The Atoll outside Frank Settling

#502d72 RGB(80,45,114)

About this color

The Atoll outside Frank Settling is a dark violet with a moderate character, positioned at #502d72 on the color spectrum.

#502d72RGB(80, 45, 114)

HSL 270° · 43% saturation · 31% lightness

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Psychology

At deep values violet feels rich and contemplative — a colour of ceremony and introspection.

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History

Mauveine, the first synthetic dye, was discovered by accident in 1856 by eighteen-year-old William Perkin — a purple that sparked an industrial revolution in colour.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, violet finds its complement in yellow-green — a combination that feels both botanical and somewhat surreal. Softer companions include warm greys, dusty pinks, and aged golds.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Atoll outside Frank Settling
HEX
#502d72
RGB
rgb(80,45,114)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,17.6%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(270,43%,31%)
HSV
hsv(270,61%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,61,0,55)
LAB
lab(26,31,-34)
LCH
lch(26,46,312)
sRGB
(0.314,0.176,0.447)
HEX8
#502d72ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080045114

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
43%
Hue
270°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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