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Amethyst

#A17DE8

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #A17DE8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 161, 125, 232 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 46%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#A17DE8
RGB
161, 125, 232
HSL
260°, 70%, 70%
CMYK
31, 46, 0, 9

About this color

Amethyst sits at 260° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 70% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Amethyst work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Amethyst in print, the CMYK breakdown of 31%, 46%, 0%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A17DE8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 125, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A17DE8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(161, 125, 232)
rgba(161, 125, 232, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 260° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A17DE8?
#A17DE8 is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 161, 125, 232. It has a hue of 260°, 70% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A17DE8?
The RGB color code for #A17DE8 is rgb(161, 125, 232). This means it contains 161 red, 125 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#A17DE8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A17DE8 in CSS?
You can use #A17DE8 in CSS with: background-color: #A17DE8; or color: #A17DE8; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 125, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 46%, 0%, 9%.