Dusky Amethyst Velvet

#9e11b0

Notes

Dusky Amethyst Velvet (#9E11B0) is a true 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 (293°, 82%, 38%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid 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

#9e11b0

RGB

rgb(158, 17, 176)

HSL

hsl(293, 82%, 38%)