Amethyst

#9966CC

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What Color is Amethyst

Amethyst (#9966CC) is a cool purple color associated with the spring season. Its complementary color is #669933.

What color is opposite Amethyst?

The opposite color to Amethyst is Olive Drab (#669933).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Purple
  • Temperature: Cool
  • Associated Season: Spring
  • Complementary Color: #669933
  • Brightness: 129/255
  • Saturation: 50%

Color Conversions

Hex
#9966CC
RGB
153, 102, 204
RGB %
60%, 40%, 80%
HSL
270°, 50%, 60%
HSV
270°, 50%, 80%
CMYK
25%, 50%, 0%, 20%
LAB
53, 40, -45
XYZ
28.79, 20.63, 59.59

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #9966CC;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(153, 102, 204);
Background
background-color: #9966CC;
Border
border: 1px solid #9966CC;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966CC40;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9966CC 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Amethyst

Bold Contrast

Pair with Olive Drab for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#9966CC#669933

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#9966CC#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#ad85d6#7a52a3

What Goes With Amethyst?

Explore color palettes containing Amethyst and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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AA Normal Text
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Amethyst?
#9966CC — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Amethyst?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Amethyst accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Amethyst in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.