1. blue-purples
2. neutrals
3. Amethyst

Color Amethyst blue-purple (#9966cc):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Amethyst blue-purple (#9966cc):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Amethyst / #9966cc

The HTML HEX code is #9966cc. The corresponding color name is "Amethyst". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 204%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 25%, Magenta (M): 50%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #9966cc has a hue of 270°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 270° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 53, a* (green to red) = 40, and b* (blue to yellow) = -45. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 21, Z: 60. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5054, U (chrominance) = 0.1450, and V (chrominance) = 0.0830.

The decimal value of the color is 10053324. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #9966CC. Variations of the colour are #CCB3E6 for a 20% lighter version and #663399 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9966cc, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4806816 Kelvin (4806816K).

The approximate wavelength of #9966cc is around 450.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Amethyst (Hex: #9966cc): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Amethyst (#9966cc) resembles the unique hues found in vivid lavender fields, creating a soothing atmosphere. This gemstone-inspired color also shares similarities with the delicate petals of blooming lilac flowers. Moreover, Amethyst echoes the captivating shades of twilight, with its blend of deep purples and soft pinks. Translating Amethysts beauty into everyday objects, one might find this color in elegant silk robes or luxurious velvet cushions. Whether in nature or man-made items, Amethyst adds a touch of enchantment and tranquility to its surroundings.

Tints and Shades of #9966cc HEX color (Amethyst)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #9966cc, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E6D9F2
• #CCB3E6
• #B38CD9
• #9966cc
• #734D99
• #4D3366
• #261A33
• #000000

Tones of Amethyst (#9966cc HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9966cc, #8f70ae is the less saturated color, while #9966cc is the most saturated one.

• #8f70ae
• #926eb5
• #946bbd
• #9769c4
• #9966cc
• #524261
• #4a385c
• #422e57
• #3b2352

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9966cc;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9966cc; }

.text {color:#9966cc;}

.background {background-color:#9966cc;}

.border {border:1px solid #9966cc;}