Amethyst Scepter Color Palette
#6B3FA0 · #8E5EC0 · #D4AF37 · #2E1A47
Use #6B3FA0 as the background. Use #8E5EC0 as the primary accent. Use #D4AF37 as secondary. Use #2E1A47 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Amethyst Scepter — royal, moody, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Amethyst Scepter color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 9.2% | 107, 63, 160 | 33%, 61%, 0%, 37% | 267°, 43%, 44% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 17.6% | 142, 94, 192 | 26%, 51%, 0%, 25% | 269°, 44%, 56% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 44.9% | 212, 175, 55 | 0%, 17%, 74%, 17% | 46°, 65%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.8% | 46, 26, 71 | 35%, 63%, 0%, 72% | 267°, 46%, 19% |
Amethyst Scepter Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Amethyst Scepter palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Amethyst Scepter Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2E1A47 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #2E1A47 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #6B3FA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.51:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6B3FA0 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.51:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E1A47 on #8E5EC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.33:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E5EC0 on #2E1A47 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.33:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D4AF37 on #8E5EC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5EC0 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E1A47 on #6B3FA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B3FA0 on #2E1A47 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.10:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E5EC0 on #6B3FA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6B3FA0 on #8E5EC0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.59:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Amethyst Scepter palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Amethyst Scepter
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #8E5EC0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #8E5EC0 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Amethyst Scepter Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E5EC0 for small UI elements on #6B3FA0 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #2E1A47 on #6B3FA0 — 2.1:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #D4AF37 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #8E5EC0.
How to Implement the Amethyst Scepter Color Scheme
To use this Amethyst Scepter color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #6B3FA0 for the main background and #8E5EC0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2E1A47 and #6B3FA0 is 2.10:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Amethyst Scepter Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Amethyst Scepter color palette?
The Amethyst Scepter palette contains #6B3FA0, #8E5EC0, #D4AF37, #2E1A47. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Amethyst Scepter color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2E1A47 on #D4AF37 reaches 7.4:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Amethyst Scepter palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #90C05D, #B469B5, #EDEBEF extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Amethyst Scepter palette create?
Amethyst Scepter reads as royal, moody, vintage. Gently saturated violet drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated violet — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Amethyst Scepter color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Amethyst Scepter palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Amethyst Scepter palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Amethyst Scepter's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.