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Amethyst

#AB53AC

Amethyst is a cool medium color with the hex code #AB53AC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 171, 83, 172 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 52%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#AB53AC
RGB
171, 83, 172
HSL
299°, 35%, 50%
CMYK
1, 52, 0, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% 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 1%, 52%, 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: #AB53AC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 83, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AB53AC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 83, 172)
rgba(171, 83, 172, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB53AC?
#AB53AC is Amethyst, a cool medium color with RGB values of 171, 83, 172. It has a hue of 299°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AB53AC?
The RGB color code for #AB53AC is rgb(171, 83, 172). This means it contains 171 red, 83 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#AB53AC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AB53AC in CSS?
You can use #AB53AC in CSS with: background-color: #AB53AC; or color: #AB53AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 83, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 52%, 0%, 33%.

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