#9966CCViolet
Amethyst (#9966CC) is a mid-tone, rich violet. White text reads best on it (contrast 4.0:1).
Colour codes
| HEX | #9966CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153 102 204) | |
| HSL | hsl(270 50% 60%) | |
| HSB | 270, 50%, 80% | |
| CMYK | 25%, 50%, 0%, 20% | |
| Lab | lab(52.14 35.98 -45.72) | |
| LCH | lch(52.14 58.18 308.2) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(60.76% 0.1561 305.3) |
Shades, tints, tones and hues
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Hues
Shades mix towards black, tints towards white and tones towards a grey of the same lightness (in OKLab); hues turn around the wheel in 15° steps. Hover a step to see its code, click to copy.
Colour harmonies
Colour blindness preview
- Deuteranopia
#567EC9 - Protanopia
#487CD0 - Tritanopia
#917890 - Greyscale
#7D7D7D
Approximate simulation. Individual colour perception and displays vary. Check it with other colours.
Contrast
AaWhite text on Amethyst4.09:1 · AA ✕ · AA large ✓ · AAA ✕
AaDark text on Amethyst3.82:1 · AA ✕ · AA large ✓ · AAA ✕
AaAmethyst on white4.09:1 · AA ✕ · AA large ✓ · AAA ✕
AaAmethyst on black4.61:1 · AA ✓ · AA large ✓ · AAA ✕
Similar colours
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