Deep Amethyst is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6800AD, which equals rgb(104, 0, 173) in RGB and hsl(276, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C40 M100 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6800AD - RGB
104, 0, 173 - HSL
276°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
40, 100, 0, 32 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.58:1. Its complementary color is #45AD00.
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Deep Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #6800AD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 0, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 276°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 40%, 100%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 6815917 |
Shades and tints of Deep Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D5F1 - 100
#CDAAE4 - 200
#B480D6 - 300
#9A55C8 - 400
#812BBB - 500
#6800AD - 600
#570090 - 700
#450073 - 800
#340057 - 900
#23003A - 950
#11001D
Color harmonies for Deep Amethyst
- Complementary
#45AD00≈ Deep Leaf - Analogous −30°
#1100AD≈ Deep Blue - Analogous +30°
#AD009C≈ Deep Magenta - Triadic +120°
#AD6800≈ Caramel - Triadic +240°
#00AD68≈ Jade - Split 150°
#9CAD00≈ Deep Lime - Split 210°
#00AD11≈ Deep Green
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Amethyst | Aa | 9.58:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Amethyst | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Amethyst
background-color: #6800AD;color: #6800AD;background-color: rgb(104, 0, 173);background-color: hsl(276, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-amethyst: #6800AD; }class="bg-[#6800AD]"Colors similar to Deep Amethyst
- Deep Violet
#5700AD - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Deep Bright Amethyst
#65119C - Deep Bright Grape
#72119C - Deep Bright Violet
#57119C - Medium Dark Bright Violet
#6B15C1 - Deep Periwinkle
#4500AD - Deep Purple
#8B00AD - Medium Dark Bright Periwinkle
#5A15C1 - Deep Bright Purple
#80119C - Medium Dark Bright Amethyst
#7C15C1 - Dark Purple
#6A0085
More purple shades
- Pale Dusty Violet
#BDAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Violet
#D1C8DA - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Pure Amethyst
#9900FF - Medium Light Amethyst
#A929FF - Light Amethyst
#BA52FF - Pale Amethyst
#CA7AFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Amethyst?
The HEX code for Deep Amethyst is #6800AD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Amethyst?
Deep Amethyst has an RGB value of 104, 0, 173 (rgb(104, 0, 173)). In HSL it is 276°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Amethyst?
Use white text on Deep Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.58:1 and black text has 2.19:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Amethyst?
The complementary color of Deep Amethyst is #45AD00. Analogous colors #1100AD and #AD009C also pair well.