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Amethyst

#E181E4

Amethyst is a cool light color with the hex code #E181E4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 225, 129, 228 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 43%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amethyst Color Values

HEX
#E181E4
RGB
225, 129, 228
HSL
298°, 65%, 70%
CMYK
1, 43, 0, 11

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amethyst sits at 298° 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 1%, 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: #E181E4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 225, 129, 228;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E181E4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(225, 129, 228)
rgba(225, 129, 228, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 298° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E181E4?
#E181E4 is Amethyst, a cool light color with RGB values of 225, 129, 228. It has a hue of 298°, 65% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E181E4?
The RGB color code for #E181E4 is rgb(225, 129, 228). This means it contains 225 red, 129 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?
Amethyst (#E181E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E181E4 in CSS?
You can use #E181E4 in CSS with: background-color: #E181E4; or color: #E181E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(225, 129, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 43%, 0%, 11%.

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