Smoky Amethyst Purple
A muted, cool medium purple.
#856D9D
rgb(133, 109, 157)
Color formats
HEX
#856D9D
RGB
rgb(133, 109, 157)
HSL
hsl(270, 19.7%, 52.2%)
HSV
hsv(270, 30.6%, 61.6%)
CMYK
cmyk(15.3%, 30.6%, 0%, 38.4%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Smoky Amethyst Purple.
Lightest
#EBE7EF
Lighter
#B8AAC6
Base
#856D9D
Darker
#524262
Darkest
#1F1925
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Smoky Amethyst Purple works
Smoky Amethyst Purple (#856D9D) is a muted, cool medium 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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