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).
Additional Information
- Color Family: Purple
- Temperature: Cool
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #669933
- Brightness: 129/255
- Saturation: 50%
Color Conversions
CSS Snippets
color: #9966CC;
color: rgb(153, 102, 204);
background-color: #9966CC;
border: 1px solid #9966CC;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966CC40;
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.
Clean & Professional
Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
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What Goes With Amethyst?
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Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
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Contrast with White
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