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Amethyst

#9064CE

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #9064CE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 144, 100, 206 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 51%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX
#9064CE
RGB
144, 100, 206
HSL
265°, 52%, 60%
CMYK
30, 51, 0, 19

About this color

Amethyst sits at 265° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Amethyst is rendered as rgb(144, 100, 206), where the blue channel is highest at 206, producing a strongly blue character. 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 30C 51M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (51%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9064CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 100, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9064CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(144, 100, 206)
rgba(144, 100, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 265° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9064CE?
#9064CE is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 144, 100, 206. It has a hue of 265°, 52% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9064CE?
The RGB color code for #9064CE is rgb(144, 100, 206). This means it contains 144 red, 100 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#9064CE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9064CE in CSS?
You can use #9064CE in CSS with: background-color: #9064CE; or color: #9064CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 100, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 51%, 0%, 19%.