Amethyst

Q: How do I use #B467CB in CSS?

You can use #B467CB in CSS with: background-color: #B467CB; or color: #B467CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 103, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 49%, 0%, 20%.

#B467CB

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #B467CB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 103, 203 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 49%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst color values

HEX: #B467CB
RGB: 180, 103, 203
HSL: 286°, 49%, 60%
CMYK: 11, 49, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 286° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% 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(180, 103, 203), where the blue channel is highest at 203, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 11C 49M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (49%), 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: #B467CB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 103, 203;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B467CB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 11%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 103, 203)
rgba(180, 103, 203, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B467CB?

#B467CB is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 180, 103, 203. It has a hue of 286°, 49% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B467CB?

The RGB color code for #B467CB is rgb(180, 103, 203). This means it contains 180 red, 103 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?

Amethyst (#B467CB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B467CB in CSS?

You can use #B467CB in CSS with: background-color: #B467CB; or color: #B467CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 103, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 49%, 0%, 20%.