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.
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Amethyst
#A17DE8
Amethyst Color Values
- HEX
- #A17DE8
- RGB
- 161, 125, 232
- HSL
- 260°, 70%, 70%
- CMYK
- 31, 46, 0, 9
Shades & Tints
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.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A17DE8?
What is the RGB value of #A17DE8?
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
How do I use #A17DE8 in CSS?
background-color: #A17DE8; or color: #A17DE8; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 125, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 46%, 0%, 9%.