Amethyst

Q: How do I use #A45AD8 in CSS?

You can use #A45AD8 in CSS with: background-color: #A45AD8; or color: #A45AD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 90, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 58%, 0%, 15%.

#A45AD8

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #A45AD8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 164, 90, 216 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 58%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX: #A45AD8
RGB: 164, 90, 216
HSL: 275°, 62%, 60%
CMYK: 24, 58, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 275° on the color wheel with 62% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 62% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Amethyst is rendered as rgb(164, 90, 216), where the blue channel is highest at 216, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Amethyst translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 58M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (58%), 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: #A45AD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 90, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A45AD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 24%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 90, 216)
rgba(164, 90, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 275° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A45AD8?

#A45AD8 is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 164, 90, 216. It has a hue of 275°, 62% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A45AD8?

The RGB color code for #A45AD8 is rgb(164, 90, 216). This means it contains 164 red, 90 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?

Amethyst (#A45AD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A45AD8 in CSS?

You can use #A45AD8 in CSS with: background-color: #A45AD8; or color: #A45AD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 90, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 58%, 0%, 15%.