Amethyst is a
cool light color with the hex code #A067CB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
160, 103, 203 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 49%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Amethyst
#A067CB
Amethyst color values
- HEX
- #A067CB
- RGB
- 160, 103, 203
- HSL
- 274°, 49%, 60%
- CMYK
- 21, 49, 0, 20
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Amethyst sits at 274° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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(160, 103, 203), where the blue channel is highest at 203, 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 21C 49M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (49%), 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Amethyst
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A067CB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 160, 103, 203;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A067CB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(160, 103, 203)
rgba(160, 103, 203, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A067CB?
#A067CB is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 160, 103, 203. It has a hue of 274°, 49%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A067CB?
The RGB color code for #A067CB is rgb(160, 103, 203). This means it contains 160 red,
103 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#A067CB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A067CB in CSS?
You can use #A067CB in CSS with:
background-color: #A067CB; or color: #A067CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(160, 103, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 49%, 0%, 20%.