Dusky Amethyst Wash

#640e8b

Notes

Dusky Amethyst Wash (#640E8B) is a deep violet with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (281°, 82%, 30%) places it in the highly saturated band at a dark lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary green. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#640e8b

RGB

rgb(100, 14, 139)

HSL

hsl(281, 82%, 30%)