Light Muted Amethyst is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AF86CB, which equals rgb(175, 134, 203) in RGB and hsl(276, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C14 M34 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AF86CB - RGB
175, 134, 203 - HSL
276°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
14, 34, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.10:1. Its complementary color is #A1CB86.
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Light Muted Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #AF86CB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 134, 203) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 276°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 14%, 34%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 11503307 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2EBF6 - 100
#E4D7EE - 200
#D7C3E5 - 300
#CAAEDC - 400
#BC9AD4 - 500
#AF86CB - 600
#9270A9 - 700
#755987 - 800
#584366 - 900
#3A2D44 - 950
#1D1622
Color harmonies for Light Muted Amethyst
- Complementary
#A1CB86≈ Light Muted Leaf - Analogous −30°
#8D86CB≈ Light Muted Indigo - Analogous +30°
#CB86C4≈ Light Muted Magenta - Triadic +120°
#CBAF86≈ Light Muted Orange - Triadic +240°
#86CBAF≈ Light Muted Mint - Split 150°
#C4CB86≈ Light Muted Lime - Split 210°
#86CB8D≈ Light Muted Emerald
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Amethyst | Aa | 2.96:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Amethyst | Aa | 7.10:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Amethyst
background-color: #AF86CB;color: #AF86CB;background-color: rgb(175, 134, 203);background-color: hsl(276, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-amethyst: #AF86CB; }class="bg-[#AF86CB]"Colors similar to Light Muted Amethyst
- Light Muted Violet
#A886CB - Light Muted Grape
#B686CB - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Light Muted Purple
#BD86CB - Light Muted Iris
#9A86CB - Light Muted Orchid
#C486CB - Light Dusty Grape
#AF97BA - Light Dusty Amethyst
#AC97BA - Light Dusty Purple
#B397BA - Light Dusty Orchid
#B697BA - Light Dusty Violet
#A897BA - Light Soft Amethyst
#B374DC
More purple shades
- Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40 - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D - Deep Muted Amethyst
#5E3479 - Medium Dark Muted Amethyst
#744096 - Muted Amethyst
#8A4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Amethyst
#D5BFE3 - Palest Muted Amethyst
#E8DBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Amethyst
#302537 - Dark Dusty Amethyst
#453550
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Amethyst?
The HEX code for Light Muted Amethyst is #AF86CB.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Amethyst?
Light Muted Amethyst has an RGB value of 175, 134, 203 (rgb(175, 134, 203)). In HSL it is 276°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Amethyst?
Use black text on Light Muted Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 and black text has 7.10:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Amethyst?
The complementary color of Light Muted Amethyst is #A1CB86. Analogous colors #8D86CB and #CB86C4 also pair well.