Amethyst

Q: How do I use #A564CE in CSS?

You can use #A564CE in CSS with: background-color: #A564CE; or color: #A564CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 100, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 51%, 0%, 19%.

#A564CE

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #A564CE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 165, 100, 206 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 51%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX: #A564CE
RGB: 165, 100, 206
HSL: 277°, 52%, 60%
CMYK: 20, 51, 0, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 277° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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(165, 100, 206), where the blue channel is highest at 206, 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 20C 51M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (51%), 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: #A564CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 100, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A564CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 100, 206)
rgba(165, 100, 206, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 277° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A564CE?

#A564CE is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 165, 100, 206. It has a hue of 277°, 52% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A564CE?

The RGB color code for #A564CE is rgb(165, 100, 206). This means it contains 165 red, 100 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?

Amethyst (#A564CE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A564CE in CSS?

You can use #A564CE in CSS with: background-color: #A564CE; or color: #A564CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 100, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 51%, 0%, 19%.