PURPLES

Amethyst

#9966CC

RGB 153, 102, 204 · HSL 270°, 50%, 60% · CMYK 25, 50, 0, 20

Amethyst is #9966CC in HEX — rgb(153, 102, 204), hsl(270°, 50%, 60%), cmyk(25%, 50%, 0%, 20%).

Amethyst pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 50%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#9966CC

RGB153, 102, 204

HSL270°, 50%, 60%

HSV270°, 50%, 80%

CMYK25, 50, 0, 20

Decimal10053324

CSS RGBrgb(153, 102, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 50%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sophisticated Lilac M110-6

ΔE 9.4 · #8A5AB1

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 21 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 21.2 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 21.3 · #946DAD

Dulux

Pageant Gown S45H7

ΔE 22.4 · #8A63A1

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 23.8 · #A475B1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 24.8 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 26.2 · #815A92

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 27.6 · #9B81BA

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 30.7 · #7E6596

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 31 · #796A9D

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 31.2 · #243F90

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 33.1 · #8673A1

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 34.1 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 36.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 45.1 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9966CC

#99CC66

Analogous

#6666CC

#9966CC

#CC66CC

Triadic

#9966CC

#CC9966

#66CC99

Split-Complementary

#9966CC

#CCCC66

#66CC66

Tetradic

#9966CC

#CC6666

#99CC66

#66CCCC

Monochromatic

#4C2673

#7339AC

#9966CC

#BF9FDF

#E6D9F2

Rectangle

#9966CC

#CC6699

#99CC66

#66CC99

Compound

#9966CC

#CC66CC

#99CC66

#66CC66

Variations

Lighter

#AD85D6

#C2A8DC

#DBCFE8

Darker

#7A3ABB

#542682

#31154D

Saturation

#998AA8

#9966CC

#994CE6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#9966CC

#6986CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9966CC

#7171C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9966CC

#8F7F73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#B279B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9966CC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9F7ED8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#82B74D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9966CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #9966CC;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst: #9966CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst': '#9966CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9966CC] text-[#9966CC]

SCSS

$amethyst: #9966CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9966CC?

#9966CC is Amethyst, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9966CC warm or cool?

Amethyst reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst?

Amethyst works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Amethyst?

Amethyst pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Amethyst?

You can download Amethyst on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Amethyst?

The hex code is #9966CC. In RGB it's 153, 102, 204, and in HSL it's 270°, 50%, 60%.

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