Matte Amethyst Purple
A muted, cool light purple.
#997AB8
rgb(153, 122, 184)
Color formats
HEX
#997AB8
RGB
rgb(153, 122, 184)
HSL
hsl(270, 30.4%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(270, 33.7%, 72.2%)
CMYK
cmyk(16.8%, 33.7%, 0%, 27.8%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Matte Amethyst Purple.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#CCBCDC
Base
#997AB8
Darker
#664785
Darkest
#332343
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Matte Amethyst Purple works
Matte Amethyst Purple (#997AB8) is a muted, 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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