Classic Amethyst Purple
A moderately saturated, cool light purple.
#996EC4
rgb(153, 110, 196)
Color formats
HEX
#996EC4
RGB
rgb(153, 110, 196)
HSL
hsl(270, 42.2%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(270, 43.9%, 76.9%)
CMYK
cmyk(21.9%, 43.9%, 0%, 23.1%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Amethyst Purple.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#CCB6E2
Base
#996EC4
Darker
#663B91
Darkest
#331D49
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Amethyst Purple works
Classic Amethyst Purple (#996EC4) is a moderately saturated, cool light purple. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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