Medium Dark Amethyst is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8100D6, which equals rgb(129, 0, 214) in RGB and hsl(276, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C40 M100 Y0 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8100D6 - RGB
129, 0, 214 - HSL
276°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
40, 100, 0, 16 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.23:1. Its complementary color is #56D600.
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Medium Dark Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #8100D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 0, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 276°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 40%, 100%, 0%, 16% |
| Decimal | 8454358 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAD5F8 - 100
#D5AAF1 - 200
#C080EB - 300
#AB55E4 - 400
#962BDD - 500
#8100D6 - 600
#6C00B2 - 700
#56008F - 800
#41006B - 900
#2B0047 - 950
#160024
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Amethyst
- Complementary
#56D600≈ Medium Dark Apple - Analogous −30°
#1500D6≈ Medium Dark Blue - Analogous +30°
#D600C1≈ Medium Dark Magenta - Triadic +120°
#D68100≈ Medium Dark Amber - Triadic +240°
#00D681≈ Medium Dark Aquamarine - Split 150°
#C1D600≈ Medium Dark Yellow - Split 210°
#00D615≈ Medium Dark Green
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Amethyst | Aa | 7.23:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Amethyst | Aa | 2.90:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Medium Dark Amethyst
background-color: #8100D6;color: #8100D6;background-color: rgb(129, 0, 214);background-color: hsl(276, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-amethyst: #8100D6; }class="bg-[#8100D6]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Amethyst
- Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6 - Medium Dark Violet
#6B00D6 - Medium Dark Bright Amethyst
#7C15C1 - Bright Violet
#7F19E6 - Medium Dark Bright Grape
#8D15C1 - Bright Amethyst
#9419E6 - Medium Dark Bright Violet
#6B15C1 - Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Bright Periwinkle
#6B19E6 - Deep Grape
#7900AD - Deep Purple
#8B00AD
More purple shades
- Very Pale Dusty Violet
#D1C8DA - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Pure Amethyst
#9900FF - Medium Light Amethyst
#A929FF - Light Amethyst
#BA52FF - Pale Amethyst
#CA7AFF - Very Pale Amethyst
#DAA3FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Amethyst?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Amethyst is #8100D6.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Amethyst?
Medium Dark Amethyst has an RGB value of 129, 0, 214 (rgb(129, 0, 214)). In HSL it is 276°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Amethyst?
Use white text on Medium Dark Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.23:1 and black text has 2.90:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Amethyst?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Amethyst is #56D600. Analogous colors #1500D6 and #D600C1 also pair well.