Amethyst

Q: How do I use #8E50AF in CSS?

You can use #8E50AF in CSS with: background-color: #8E50AF; or color: #8E50AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 80, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 54%, 0%, 31%.

#8E50AF

Amethyst is a cool medium color with the hex code #8E50AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 142, 80, 175 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 54%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX: #8E50AF
RGB: 142, 80, 175
HSL: 279°, 37%, 50%
CMYK: 19, 54, 0, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 279° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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, Amethyst is rendered as rgb(142, 80, 175), where the blue channel is highest at 175, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Amethyst translates to a CMYK breakdown of 19C 54M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8E50AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 80, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8E50AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 80, 175)
rgba(142, 80, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 279° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8E50AF?

#8E50AF is Amethyst, a cool medium color with RGB values of 142, 80, 175. It has a hue of 279°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8E50AF?

The RGB color code for #8E50AF is rgb(142, 80, 175). This means it contains 142 red, 80 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?

Amethyst (#8E50AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8E50AF in CSS?

You can use #8E50AF in CSS with: background-color: #8E50AF; or color: #8E50AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 80, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 54%, 0%, 31%.