Amethyst
Also known as: Legendary Lavender, Trunks Hair, Violet Voltage, Iridescent Purple
Amethyst is a soft, lively purple that reads as regal and mysterious. It shines in creative portfolios and premium packaging. Amethyst plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.13:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Amethyst color codes
- HEX
- #9966CC
- RGB
- rgb(153, 102, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 102, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(270, 50%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(270, 50%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 50%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(52.1 36.0 -45.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.8% 0.156 305.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumpurple#9370DB · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 4005 — Blue lilac#83639D · ΔE 9.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Amethyst works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Amethyst
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Amethyst by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.10:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.13:1
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Best text color on a Amethyst background: #000000
Palettes featuring Amethyst
Amethyst with its complement
Soft neighbors of Amethyst
Amethyst triad
Similar colors
- Viola#966EBD · ΔE 3.9
- Lavender#B56EDC · ΔE 6.1
- Lavendless#B86FC2 · ΔE 8.3
- Wisteria#A87DC2 · ΔE 8.5
- Fake Love#CC77EE · ΔE 11.0
- Scampi#6F63A0 · ΔE 11.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Amethyst is closest to BioShock.
Amethyst FAQs
What color is Amethyst?
Amethyst is a medium purple with the hex code #9966CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 270°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Amethyst?
The hex code for Amethyst is #9966CC. In RGB it's rgb(153, 102, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 50%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Amethyst?
Amethyst pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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