Amorous
Also known as: Violet Persuasion, Mixed Berries, Wildflower, Passion Fruit
Part of the pink family, Amorous pairs a medium base with a soft and romantic presence — ideal for romantic branding and children's products. Match it with green accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.67:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Amorous color codes
- HEX
- #967D96
- RGB
- rgb(150, 125, 150)
- RGBA
- rgba(150, 125, 150, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 11%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 17%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 0%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(55.4 13.4 -9.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.1% 0.047 326.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 13.5
- RAL 4009 — Pastel violet#A38995 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Amorous works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Amorous
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Amorous 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 3.70:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.67:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Amorous background: #000000
Palettes featuring Amorous
Amorous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Amorous
Amorous triad
Similar colors
- Vintage#847592 · ΔE 5.3
- Aster#867BA9 · ΔE 8.6
- Nirvana#A2919B · ΔE 8.7
- Moonscape#806B77 · ΔE 9.2
- Chain Mail#81777F · ΔE 9.5
- Opium#987E7E · ΔE 10.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Amorous is closest to Toad.
Amorous FAQs
What color is Amorous?
Amorous is a medium pink with the hex code #967D96. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 11% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Amorous?
The hex code for Amorous is #967D96. In RGB it's rgb(150, 125, 150), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 0%, 41%).
What colors go well with Amorous?
Amorous pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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