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Amethyst

#CE64C3

Amethyst is a warm light color with the hex code #CE64C3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 206, 100, 195 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 51%, 5%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#CE64C3
RGB
206, 100, 195
HSL
306°, 52%, 60%
CMYK
0, 51, 5, 19

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 306° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 52% 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%, 5%, 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: #CE64C3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 206, 100, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CE64C3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 51%
Y: 5%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(206, 100, 195)
rgba(206, 100, 195, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 306° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE64C3?
#CE64C3 is Amethyst, a warm light color with RGB values of 206, 100, 195. It has a hue of 306°, 52% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CE64C3?
The RGB color code for #CE64C3 is rgb(206, 100, 195). This means it contains 206 red, 100 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#CE64C3) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CE64C3 in CSS?
You can use #CE64C3 in CSS with: background-color: #CE64C3; or color: #CE64C3; or as an RGB value: rgb(206, 100, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 51%, 5%, 19%.

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