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Amethyst

#C46EBD

Amethyst is a warm light color with the hex code #C46EBD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 196, 110, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 44%, 4%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#C46EBD
RGB
196, 110, 189
HSL
305°, 42%, 60%
CMYK
0, 44, 4, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 305° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 42% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Amethyst work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Amethyst in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 44%, 4%, 23% 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: #C46EBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 110, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C46EBD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 44%
Y: 4%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(196, 110, 189)
rgba(196, 110, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 305° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C46EBD?
#C46EBD is Amethyst, a warm light color with RGB values of 196, 110, 189. It has a hue of 305°, 42% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C46EBD?
The RGB color code for #C46EBD is rgb(196, 110, 189). This means it contains 196 red, 110 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#C46EBD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C46EBD in CSS?
You can use #C46EBD in CSS with: background-color: #C46EBD; or color: #C46EBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 110, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 44%, 4%, 23%.

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