Muted Amethyst is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8A4DB2, which equals rgb(138, 77, 178) in RGB and hsl(276, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C22 M57 Y0 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8A4DB2 - RGB
138, 77, 178 - HSL
276°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
22, 57, 0, 30 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.55:1. Its complementary color is #75B34D.
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Muted Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #8A4DB2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 77, 178) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 276°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 22%, 57%, 0%, 30% |
| Decimal | 9063858 |
Shades and tints of Muted Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECE1F2 - 100
#D8C4E5 - 200
#C5A6D9 - 300
#B188CC - 400
#9E6BBF - 500
#8A4DB2 - 600
#734094 - 700
#5C3377 - 800
#452759 - 900
#2E1A3B - 950
#170D1E
Color harmonies for Muted Amethyst
- Complementary
#75B34D≈ Muted Fern - Analogous −30°
#574DB3≈ Muted Ultramarine - Analogous +30°
#B34DA8≈ Muted Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#B38A4D≈ Muted Tangerine - Triadic +240°
#4DB38A≈ Muted Seafoam - Split 150°
#A8B34D≈ Muted Citron - Split 210°
#4DB357≈ Muted Kelly
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Amethyst | Aa | 5.55:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Muted Amethyst | Aa | 3.79:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Muted Amethyst
background-color: #8A4DB2;color: #8A4DB2;background-color: rgb(138, 77, 178);background-color: hsl(276, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-amethyst: #8A4DB2; }class="bg-[#8A4DB2]"Colors similar to Muted Amethyst
- Muted Grape
#944DB2 - Muted Violet
#7F4DB2 - Muted Purple
#9E4DB2 - Muted Periwinkle
#754DB2 - Muted Orchid
#A84DB2 - Muted Iris
#6B4DB2 - Medium Dark Muted Orchid
#8D4096 - Medium Dark Muted Purple
#854096 - Medium Dark Muted Magenta
#964096 - Medium Light Soft Periwinkle
#8754D4 - Medium Dark Muted Grape
#7C4096 - Medium Light Soft Violet
#9454D4
More purple shades
- Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5 - Darkest Muted Amethyst
#1C0F24 - Very Dark Muted Amethyst
#321C40 - Dark Muted Amethyst
#48285D - Deep Muted Amethyst
#5E3479 - Medium Dark Muted Amethyst
#744096 - Medium Light Muted Amethyst
#9C69BF - Light Muted Amethyst
#AF86CB - Pale Muted Amethyst
#C2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Amethyst
#D5BFE3 - Palest Muted Amethyst
#E8DBF0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Amethyst?
The HEX code for Muted Amethyst is #8A4DB2.
What is the RGB value of Muted Amethyst?
Muted Amethyst has an RGB value of 138, 77, 178 (rgb(138, 77, 178)). In HSL it is 276°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Amethyst?
Use white text on Muted Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.55:1 and black text has 3.79:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Amethyst?
The complementary color of Muted Amethyst is #75B34D. Analogous colors #574DB3 and #B34DA8 also pair well.