Dark Amethyst is a dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #500085, which equals rgb(80, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(276, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C40 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#500085 - RGB
80, 0, 133 - HSL
276°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
40, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Purple - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Amethyst
Purple shades blend the stability of blue with the energy of red. They are linked with creativity, luxury and imagination, and give designs a distinctive, premium feel. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.50:1. Its complementary color is #358500.
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Dark Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #500085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 276°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 40%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 5243013 |
Shades and tints of Dark Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2D5EB - 100
#C5AAD6 - 200
#A880C2 - 300
#8A55AE - 400
#6D2B99 - 500
#500085 - 600
#43006F - 700
#350059 - 800
#280043 - 900
#1B002C - 950
#0D0016
Color harmonies for Dark Amethyst
- Complementary
#358500≈ Dark Leaf - Analogous −30°
#0D0085≈ Dark Blue Tone - Analogous +30°
#850077≈ Purple - Triadic +120°
#855000≈ Dark Amber - Triadic +240°
#008550≈ Dark Aquamarine - Split 150°
#778500≈ Olive - Split 210°
#00850D≈ Dark Green Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Amethyst | Aa | 12.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Amethyst | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Amethyst
background-color: #500085;color: #500085;background-color: rgb(80, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(276, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-amethyst: #500085; }class="bg-[#500085]"Colors similar to Dark Amethyst
- Indigo
#4B0082 - Dark Grape
#5D0085 - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Dark Bright Amethyst
#4D0D77 - Dark Bright Grape
#580D77 - Dark Purple
#6A0085 - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Dark Bright Purple
#620D77 - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Deep Bright Periwinkle
#49119C
More purple shades
- Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Violet
#D1C8DA - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Pure Amethyst
#9900FF - Medium Light Amethyst
#A929FF - Light Amethyst
#BA52FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Amethyst?
The HEX code for Dark Amethyst is #500085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Amethyst?
Dark Amethyst has an RGB value of 80, 0, 133 (rgb(80, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 276°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Amethyst?
Use white text on Dark Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.50:1 and black text has 1.68:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Amethyst?
The complementary color of Dark Amethyst is #358500. Analogous colors #0D0085 and #850077 also pair well.