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Amethyst

#DC81E4

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #DC81E4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 129, 228 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 43%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#DC81E4
RGB
220, 129, 228
HSL
295°, 65%, 70%
CMYK
4, 43, 0, 11

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 295° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 65% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 4%, 43%, 0%, 11% 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: #DC81E4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 129, 228;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DC81E4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 129, 228)
rgba(220, 129, 228, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 295° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC81E4?
#DC81E4 is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 129, 228. It has a hue of 295°, 65% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DC81E4?
The RGB color code for #DC81E4 is rgb(220, 129, 228). This means it contains 220 red, 129 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#DC81E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DC81E4 in CSS?
You can use #DC81E4 in CSS with: background-color: #DC81E4; or color: #DC81E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 129, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 43%, 0%, 11%.

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