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Amethyst

#9150AF

Amethyst is a cool medium color with the hex code #9150AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 145, 80, 175 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 54%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX
#9150AF
RGB
145, 80, 175
HSL
281°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
17, 54, 0, 31

About this color

Amethyst sits at 281° 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(145, 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 17C 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.

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9150AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 145, 80, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9150AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(145, 80, 175)
rgba(145, 80, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 281° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9150AF?
#9150AF is Amethyst, a cool medium color with RGB values of 145, 80, 175. It has a hue of 281°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9150AF?
The RGB color code for #9150AF is rgb(145, 80, 175). This means it contains 145 red, 80 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#9150AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9150AF in CSS?
You can use #9150AF in CSS with: background-color: #9150AF; or color: #9150AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(145, 80, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 54%, 0%, 31%.