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Electric Violet

#BD05FA

Electric Violet is a cool medium color with the hex code #BD05FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 5, 250 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 98%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Electric Violet color values

HEX
#BD05FA
RGB
189, 5, 250
HSL
285°, 96%, 50%
CMYK
24, 98, 0, 2

About this color

Electric Violet sits at 285° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Electric Violet is rendered as rgb(189, 5, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Electric Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 98M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 24% cyan, 98% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Electric Violet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BD05FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 5, 250;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BD05FA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 24%
M: 98%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(189, 5, 250)
rgba(189, 5, 250, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 285° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BD05FA?
#BD05FA is Electric Violet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 189, 5, 250. It has a hue of 285°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BD05FA?
The RGB color code for #BD05FA is rgb(189, 5, 250). This means it contains 189 red, 5 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Violet a warm or cool color?
Electric Violet (#BD05FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD05FA in CSS?
You can use #BD05FA in CSS with: background-color: #BD05FA; or color: #BD05FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 5, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 98%, 0%, 2%.