Purple
Amethyst
Amethyst
#6633CCClick to copy
Amethyst Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(102, 51, 204)Copy
HSLhsl(260, 60%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(260, 75%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(50%, 75%, 0%, 20%)Copy
Amethyst Color Schemes
Complementary
#6633CC
Click to copy#99CC33
Click to copyAnalogous
#334CCC
Click to copy#B233CC
Click to copySplit Complementary
#CCB333
Click to copy#4DCC33
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6633CC
Click to copy#A790D5
Click to copy#E2DAF1
Click to copy#3D1F7A
Click to copy#140A29
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyAmethyst WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
7.22 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.91 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.62 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.75 : 1
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Amethyst Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Amethyst Color Introduction
Definition
Amethyst (HEX #6633CC) has the RGB value rgb(102, 51, 204), the HSL value hsl(260°, 60%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(50%, 75%, 0%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Amethyst is #99CC33, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #334DCC and #B233CC that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#CCB233, #4DCC33) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Amethyst uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Amethyst has a contrast ratio of 7.22:1 against white and 2.91:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Amethyst has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 60%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep jewel-toned purple.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Amethyst tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Amethyst is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Amethyst Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.