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Amethyst

#925BA4

Amethyst is a cool medium color with the hex code #925BA4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 146, 91, 164 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 45%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#925BA4
RGB
146, 91, 164
HSL
285°, 29%, 50%
CMYK
11, 45, 0, 36

About this color

Amethyst sits at 285° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Amethyst work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Amethyst in print, the CMYK breakdown of 11%, 45%, 0%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #925BA4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 146, 91, 164;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#925BA4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 11%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(146, 91, 164)
rgba(146, 91, 164, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 285° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #925BA4?
#925BA4 is Amethyst, a cool medium color with RGB values of 146, 91, 164. It has a hue of 285°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #925BA4?
The RGB color code for #925BA4 is rgb(146, 91, 164). This means it contains 146 red, 91 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#925BA4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #925BA4 in CSS?
You can use #925BA4 in CSS with: background-color: #925BA4; or color: #925BA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 91, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 45%, 0%, 36%.