Pure Amethyst is a medium, vivid shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #9900FF, which equals rgb(153, 0, 255) in RGB and hsl(276, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C40 M100 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9900FF - RGB
153, 0, 255 - HSL
276°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
40, 100, 0, 0 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 5.53:1. Its complementary color is #66FF00.
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Pure Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #9900FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 0, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 276°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 40%, 100%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 10027263 |
Shades and tints of Pure Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EED5FF - 100
#DDAAFF - 200
#CC80FF - 300
#BB55FF - 400
#AA2BFF - 500
#9900FF - 600
#8000D5 - 700
#6600AA - 800
#4D0080 - 900
#330055 - 950
#1A002B
Color harmonies for Pure Amethyst
- Complementary
#66FF00≈ Lawn Green - Analogous −30°
#1900FF≈ Blue - Analogous +30°
#FF00E6≈ Fuchsia - Triadic +120°
#FF9900≈ Orange - Triadic +240°
#00FF99≈ Medium Spring Green - Split 150°
#E6FF00≈ Citron - Split 210°
#00FF1A≈ Pure Kelly
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Amethyst | Aa | 5.53:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Pure Amethyst | Aa | 3.80:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Pure Amethyst
background-color: #9900FF;color: #9900FF;background-color: rgb(153, 0, 255);background-color: hsl(276, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-amethyst: #9900FF; }class="bg-[#9900FF]"Colors similar to Pure Amethyst
- Pure Violet
#7F00FF - Pure Grape
#B300FF - Medium Dark Grape
#9600D6 - Bright Amethyst
#9419E6 - Bright Grape
#A819E6 - Dark Violet
#9400D3 - Medium Dark Purple
#AB00D6 - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Bright Violet
#7F19E6 - Pure Periwinkle
#6600FF - Medium Light Violet
#9429FF - Pure Purple
#CC00FF
More purple shades
- Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Darkest Amethyst
#1F0033 - Very Dark Amethyst
#37005C - Dark Amethyst
#500085 - Deep Amethyst
#6800AD - Medium Dark Amethyst
#8100D6 - Medium Light Amethyst
#A929FF - Light Amethyst
#BA52FF - Pale Amethyst
#CA7AFF - Very Pale Amethyst
#DAA3FF - Palest Amethyst
#EBCCFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Amethyst?
The HEX code for Pure Amethyst is #9900FF.
What is the RGB value of Pure Amethyst?
Pure Amethyst has an RGB value of 153, 0, 255 (rgb(153, 0, 255)). In HSL it is 276°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Amethyst?
Use white text on Pure Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.53:1 and black text has 3.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Amethyst?
The complementary color of Pure Amethyst is #66FF00. Analogous colors #1900FF and #FF00E6 also pair well.