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Amethyst

#CD65CB

Amethyst is a warm light color with the hex code #CD65CB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 205, 101, 203 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 1%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#CD65CB
RGB
205, 101, 203
HSL
301°, 51%, 60%
CMYK
0, 51, 1, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 301° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 51% 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%, 51%, 1%, 20% 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: #CD65CB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 101, 203;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CD65CB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 1%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(205, 101, 203)
rgba(205, 101, 203, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 301° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD65CB?
#CD65CB is Amethyst, a warm light color with RGB values of 205, 101, 203. It has a hue of 301°, 51% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CD65CB?
The RGB color code for #CD65CB is rgb(205, 101, 203). This means it contains 205 red, 101 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#CD65CB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CD65CB in CSS?
You can use #CD65CB in CSS with: background-color: #CD65CB; or color: #CD65CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 101, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 1%, 20%.

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