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Amethyst

#A17FE6

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #A17FE6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 161, 127, 230 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 45%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#A17FE6
RGB
161, 127, 230
HSL
260°, 67%, 70%
CMYK
30, 45, 0, 10

About this color

Amethyst sits at 260° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 67% 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 30%, 45%, 0%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A17FE6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 127, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A17FE6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(161, 127, 230)
rgba(161, 127, 230, 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 #A17FE6?
#A17FE6 is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 161, 127, 230. It has a hue of 260°, 67% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A17FE6?
The RGB color code for #A17FE6 is rgb(161, 127, 230). This means it contains 161 red, 127 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#A17FE6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A17FE6 in CSS?
You can use #A17FE6 in CSS with: background-color: #A17FE6; or color: #A17FE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 127, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 45%, 0%, 10%.