Soft Amethyst is a medium, saturated shade in the purple color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8F33CC, which equals rgb(143, 51, 204) in RGB and hsl(276, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C30 M75 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8F33CC - RGB
143, 51, 204 - HSL
276°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
30, 75, 0, 20 - Family
Purple - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft 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 5.98:1. Its complementary color is #70CC33.
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Soft Amethyst color codes
| HEX | #8F33CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 51, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(276, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 276°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 30%, 75%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 9384908 |
Shades and tints of Soft Amethyst
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDDF7 - 100
#DABBEE - 200
#C799E6 - 300
#B477DD - 400
#A255D5 - 500
#8F33CC - 600
#772BAA - 700
#5F2288 - 800
#481A66 - 900
#301144 - 950
#180922
Color harmonies for Soft Amethyst
- Complementary
#70CC33≈ Soft Leaf - Analogous −30°
#4233CC≈ Soft Blue - Analogous +30°
#CC33BD≈ Soft Magenta - Triadic +120°
#CC8F33≈ Peru - Triadic +240°
#33CC8F≈ Soft Mint - Split 150°
#BDCC33≈ Soft Yellow - Split 210°
#33CC42≈ Soft Green
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Amethyst
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Amethyst | Aa | 5.98:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Soft Amethyst | Aa | 3.51:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Soft Amethyst
background-color: #8F33CC;color: #8F33CC;background-color: rgb(143, 51, 204);background-color: hsl(276, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-amethyst: #8F33CC; }class="bg-[#8F33CC]"Colors similar to Soft Amethyst
- Dark Orchid
#9932CC - Soft Grape
#9E33CC - Soft Violet
#7F33CC - Blue Violet
#8A2BE2 - Soft Purple
#AD33CC - Soft Periwinkle
#7033CC - Medium Light Bright Violet
#943EEA - Medium Dark Soft Purple
#922BAB - Medium Light Bright Periwinkle
#833EEA - Medium Dark Soft Grape
#852BAB - Medium Dark Soft Orchid
#9F2BAB - Medium Light Bright Amethyst
#A53EEA
More purple shades
- Palest Bright Amethyst
#EAD1FA - Darkest Soft Amethyst
#1D0A29 - Very Dark Soft Amethyst
#331249 - Dark Soft Amethyst
#4A1B6A - Deep Soft Amethyst
#61238B - Medium Dark Soft Amethyst
#782BAB - Medium Light Soft Amethyst
#A154D4 - Light Soft Amethyst
#B374DC - Pale Soft Amethyst
#C595E4 - Very Pale Soft Amethyst
#D7B6ED - Palest Soft Amethyst
#E9D6F5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Amethyst?
The HEX code for Soft Amethyst is #8F33CC.
What is the RGB value of Soft Amethyst?
Soft Amethyst has an RGB value of 143, 51, 204 (rgb(143, 51, 204)). In HSL it is 276°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Amethyst?
Use white text on Soft Amethyst. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.98:1 and black text has 3.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Amethyst?
The complementary color of Soft Amethyst is #70CC33. Analogous colors #4233CC and #CC33BD also pair well.