Amethyst is a
cool light color with the hex code #BC78ED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
188, 120, 237 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 49%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Amethyst
#BC78ED
Amethyst color values
- HEX
- #BC78ED
- RGB
- 188, 120, 237
- HSL
- 275°, 76%, 70%
- CMYK
- 21, 49, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Amethyst sits at 275° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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(188, 120, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 21C 49M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) 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: #BC78ED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 188, 120, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BC78ED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(188, 120, 237)
rgba(188, 120, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BC78ED?
#BC78ED is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 188, 120, 237. It has a hue of 275°, 76%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BC78ED?
The RGB color code for #BC78ED is rgb(188, 120, 237). This means it contains 188 red,
120 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#BC78ED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BC78ED in CSS?
You can use #BC78ED in CSS with:
background-color: #BC78ED; or color: #BC78ED; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 120, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 49%, 0%, 7%.