SG 553 | Ultraviolet

Origin Story

The SG 553 | Ultraviolet was released on August 14, 2013, as part of The Arms Deal Collection, which introduced weapon finishes to CS:GO. This aesthetic positions it as a functional, low-profile option for players who favor a consistent black and purple theme in their loadouts. The skin is often considered part of the broader Ultraviolet family, alongside other skins like the Glock and MP7, for those building cohesive color-matched inventories.

Drop Chance

SG 553 | Ultraviolet is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the CS:GO Weapon Case: approximately 26.64% per opening (roughly 1 in 4). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 3 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~2.66% from the CS:GO Weapon Case (about 1 in 38). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0.06 to 0.8. Exteriors: Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Minimal Wear ($24.85): The matte black base and solid purple accents appear almost fully intact, with only minor nicks on extreme edges of the weapon.
• Field-Tested ($19.97): Noticeable edge wear appears along the barrel, top rail, and front handguard, with small flecks of underlying material visible against the black and purple scheme.
• Well-Worn ($20.83): Larger worn patches develop on high-contact surfaces, causing purple areas to look more muted and broken up with more exposed base color.
• Battle-Scarred ($19.55): Extensive areas of missing paint are visible, especially on the front half of the rifle and stock edges, giving the weapon a rough and heavily used appearance.

Model

Ultraviolet uses the legacy SG 553 model, introduced with The Arms Deal on August 14, 2013. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The SG 553 | Ultraviolet is primarily obtained by opening the CS:GO Weapon Case, also known as the Arms Deal Case. This case is now in the rare drop pool, meaning new supply is limited. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec rifle skin through trade-up contracts using ten lower-rarity skins from The Arms Deal Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, the skin is readily available on the Steam Community Market, various third-party marketplaces, and case-opening sites.

Price Range

SG 553 | Ultraviolet ranges from $19.55 (Battle-Scarred) to $89.28 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $19.97. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $25.99. The 90-day median is $24.22. The all-time median is $1.40. Volume averages 5 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Solid Color: It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in a black and purple color scheme. This design features a matte black base with solid purple accent parts. From a first-person perspective, the dark black receiver and handguard dominate, with purple accent panels visible near the middle of the weapon. The visual identity is minimalistic, relying on color contrast rather than patterns or artwork, and is often grouped with other Ultraviolet-series skins for cohesive black and purple loadouts.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 1

Sticker Compatibility

The SG 553 | Ultraviolet's matte black and solid purple color scheme offers good contrast for stickers. Purple, pink, or magenta stickers can blend seamlessly with the purple accents, while white, silver, or light gray stickers provide a crisp highlight against the black base. The most visible sticker slot in first-person view is typically on the main body or receiver.