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Amethyst

#A755AA

Amethyst is a cool medium color with the hex code #A755AA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 167, 85, 170 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 50%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#A755AA
RGB
167, 85, 170
HSL
298°, 33%, 50%
CMYK
2, 50, 0, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 298° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Amethyst work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Amethyst in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 50%, 0%, 33% 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: #A755AA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 167, 85, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A755AA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(167, 85, 170)
rgba(167, 85, 170, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A755AA?
#A755AA is Amethyst, a cool medium color with RGB values of 167, 85, 170. It has a hue of 298°, 33% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A755AA?
The RGB color code for #A755AA is rgb(167, 85, 170). This means it contains 167 red, 85 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#A755AA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A755AA in CSS?
You can use #A755AA in CSS with: background-color: #A755AA; or color: #A755AA; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 85, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 50%, 0%, 33%.

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