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Amethyst

#CF63BB

Amethyst is a warm light color with the hex code #CF63BB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 207, 99, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 10%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#CF63BB
RGB
207, 99, 187
HSL
311°, 53%, 60%
CMYK
0, 52, 10, 19

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 311° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 53% 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%, 52%, 10%, 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: #CF63BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 99, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CF63BB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 10%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(207, 99, 187)
rgba(207, 99, 187, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF63BB?
#CF63BB is Amethyst, a warm light color with RGB values of 207, 99, 187. It has a hue of 311°, 53% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CF63BB?
The RGB color code for #CF63BB is rgb(207, 99, 187). This means it contains 207 red, 99 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#CF63BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CF63BB in CSS?
You can use #CF63BB in CSS with: background-color: #CF63BB; or color: #CF63BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 99, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 10%, 19%.

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