Online Education
Udemy Color Codes
Udemy works in a purple, hex #A435F0, with black. The Udemy color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. Eren Bali built the first version of the platform from a village in Turkey; he, Gagan Biyani and Oktay Caglar launched it in 2010 as an open marketplace where anyone can publish a paid course. Its nearest peer on this site is Coursera.
Primary colors
What are Udemy Primary Colors?
Udemy's primary colors are black #000000, purple #A435F0.
Udemy publishes trademark guidelines; the values shown match its stated purple.
Udemy Black
| Hex | #000000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 0, 0, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 419 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Udemy Purple
| Hex | #A435F0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 164, 53, 240 |
| HSL | hsl(276, 86%, 57%) |
| CMYK | 32%, 78%, 0%, 6%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 2592 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Udemy Hex Color Codes
Udemy hex color codes are #000000 for black and #A435F0 for purple.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Black | #000000 |
| Purple | #A435F0 |
Udemy RGB Color Codes
Udemy RGB color codes are 0, 0, 0 for black and 164, 53, 240 for purple. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Black | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| Purple | rgb(164, 53, 240) |
Udemy HSL Color Codes
Udemy HSL color codes are 0, 0%, 0% for black and 276, 86%, 57% for purple. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Black | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| Purple | hsl(276, 86%, 57%) |
Udemy CMYK Color Code
Udemy CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Black | 0%, 0%, 0%, 100% |
| Purple | 32%, 78%, 0%, 6% |
Udemy Pantone Color Codes
Udemy Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Black | PMS 419 C |
| Purple | PMS 2592 C |
Logo
Udemy Logo Colors
Udemy logo colors are a single purple, on white or reversed out in white.
Udemy Logo Colors Palette
What the Udemy Logo Colors Mean?
The Udemy logo color is a bright violet that the 2021 rebrand pushed hard. The old identity was a muted coral-red that read as friendly but generic; the purple is louder and more distinct on a course thumbnail, which is where most people first see the brand. The wordmark's u carries a small upward tick meant to read as a smile.
Udemy Logo Color History
Udemy logo color history has a clean before and after. From 2010 the brand ran on a red near #EC5252; the 2021 redesign replaced it wholesale with #A435F0 purple and redrew the wordmark heavier.
Udemy Logo Fonts
Udemy logo fonts are Udemy Sans, a custom face based on Suisse Int'l, drawn for the 2021 system. A grotesque like Suisse or Sohne is the nearest match.
Udemy Logo JPG
Udemy logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Udemy Logo PNG
Udemy logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Udemy Logo WebP
Udemy logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Udemy Color Code Shades
Udemy color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Udemy paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Udemy palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--udemy-black: #000000;
--udemy-purple: #A435F0;
}Contrast against white
| Black | 21.00:1AA ✓ |
|---|---|
| Purple | 4.83:1AA ✓ |
Brand colors are chosen for recognition, not for legibility. A failing value here is normal. It means use it as a fill, not as text.