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Amethyst

#DD7BEA

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #DD7BEA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 123, 234 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 47%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#DD7BEA
RGB
221, 123, 234
HSL
293°, 73%, 70%
CMYK
6, 47, 0, 8

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 293° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% 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 6%, 47%, 0%, 8% 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: #DD7BEA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 123, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DD7BEA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 123, 234)
rgba(221, 123, 234, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 293° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD7BEA?
#DD7BEA is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 123, 234. It has a hue of 293°, 73% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DD7BEA?
The RGB color code for #DD7BEA is rgb(221, 123, 234). This means it contains 221 red, 123 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#DD7BEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DD7BEA in CSS?
You can use #DD7BEA in CSS with: background-color: #DD7BEA; or color: #DD7BEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 123, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 47%, 0%, 8%.

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