# Amethyst color: #9966cc

#9966cc is rgb(153, 102, 204) in RGB and oklch(60.762% 0.15608 305.324) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/colors/amethyst

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #9966cc |
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 50%, 60%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(270 50% 80%) |
| HWB | hwb(270 40% 20%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(25% 50% 0% 20%) |
| Lab | lab(52.14 35.97 -45.74) |
| LCH | lch(52.14 58.19 308.19) |
| OKLab | oklab(60.762% 0.09024 -0.12734) |
| OKLCH | oklch(60.762% 0.15608 305.324) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.57085 0.40868 0.77656) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.51032 0.37029 0.74597) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.54731 0.39941 0.78331) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.50976 0.36676 0.71274) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.31855 0.13287 0.60383) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.28786 0.20635 0.59595) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.27648 0.20273 0.44853) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.6, green: 0.4, blue: 0.8) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.6, green: 0.4, blue: 0.8, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF9966CC) |
| Android XML | #9966CC |

## Facts

- Closest name: Amethyst
- Hue family: Purple, soft purple
- Closest Tailwind class: violet-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 4.1:1
- Contrast with black: 5.13:1

## Tints

#9966cc, #a376d2, #ad85d8, #b694dd, #c1a3e3, #cbb3e8, #d5c2ed, #dfd1f2, #eae0f6, #f4f0fb

## Shades

#9966cc, #8458b1, #704a97, #5d3c7e, #4a2f65, #38234e, #271737, #170c22, #08040f, #010002

## Tones

#9966cc, #976ac5, #946dbe, #9271b7, #9074af, #8d77a8, #8b79a1, #897c99, #877e92, #85808a

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9966cc, #6d9100
- Split: #9966cc, #9d8000, #009d57
- Analogous: #9966cc, #6a77de, #b959a7
- Triadic: #9966cc, #c06a00, #009a8d
- Tetradic: #9966cc, #cc5375, #6d9100, #009a8d
- Square: #9966cc, #ce593b, #6d9100, #0094b2
- Monochromatic: #9966cc, #531c7f, #7542a5, #be8bf4, #e0b8ff

## Questions about Amethyst

### What is the hex code for Amethyst?

The hex code for Amethyst is #9966cc. In RGB it is rgb(153, 102, 204), in HSL hsl(270, 50%, 60%) and in OKLCH oklch(60.762% 0.15608 305.324).

### What colors go well with Amethyst?

Its complementary color is #6d9100. For a calmer look, pair it with the analogous colors #6a77de and #b959a7. Ready palettes with Amethyst are shown on this page.

### Is Amethyst a warm or cool color?

Amethyst is a neutral color with an OKLCH hue of 305 degrees.

### What text color is readable on Amethyst?

White text is more readable on Amethyst: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.1:1 and black gives 5.13:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.