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Amethyst

#CD63CF

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #CD63CF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 205, 99, 207 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 52%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#CD63CF
RGB
205, 99, 207
HSL
299°, 53%, 60%
CMYK
1, 52, 0, 19

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 53% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Amethyst work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Amethyst in print, the CMYK breakdown of 1%, 52%, 0%, 19% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Amethyst

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CD63CF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 99, 207;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CD63CF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(205, 99, 207)
rgba(205, 99, 207, 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 #CD63CF?
#CD63CF is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 205, 99, 207. It has a hue of 299°, 53% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CD63CF?
The RGB color code for #CD63CF is rgb(205, 99, 207). This means it contains 205 red, 99 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#CD63CF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CD63CF in CSS?
You can use #CD63CF in CSS with: background-color: #CD63CF; or color: #CD63CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 99, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 52%, 0%, 19%.

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