Electric Violet is a
cool light color with the hex code #A238FF.
Also known as
"Deezer Purple"
by Deezer
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
162, 56, 255 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 78%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Electric Violet
#A238FF aka “Deezer Purple” by Deezer
Electric Violet color values
- HEX
- #A238FF
- RGB
- 162, 56, 255
- HSL
- 272°, 100%, 61%
- CMYK
- 36, 78, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Electric Violet sits at 272° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Electric Violet is rendered as rgb(162, 56, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Electric Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 36C 78M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 36% cyan, 78% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Deezer Purple.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Electric Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A238FF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 162, 56, 255;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A238FF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 36%
M: 78%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(162, 56, 255)
rgba(162, 56, 255, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Electric Violet
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A238FF?
#A238FF is Electric Violet, a cool light color with RGB values of 162, 56, 255. It has a hue of 272°, 100%
saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A238FF?
The RGB color code for #A238FF is rgb(162, 56, 255). This means it contains 162 red,
56 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Violet a warm or cool color?
Electric Violet (#A238FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A238FF in CSS?
You can use #A238FF in CSS with:
background-color: #A238FF; or color: #A238FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(162, 56, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 78%, 0%, 0%.