When the Centered Atoll behind Lacing

#5c3ca8 RGB(92,60,168)

About this color

When the Centered Atoll behind Lacing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5c3ca8 — RGB(92, 60, 168).

#5c3ca8RGB(92, 60, 168)

HSL 258° · 47% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Violet at medium lightness walks a line between warm and cool — often associated with creativity, spirituality and ambiguity.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this violet with gold and cream for a rich, considered palette, or with sage and natural linen for something quieter and more contemplative.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Centered Atoll behind Lacing
HEX
#5c3ca8
RGB
rgb(92,60,168)
RGB%
rgb(36.1%,23.5%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(258,47%,45%)
HSV
hsv(258,64%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,64,0,34)
LAB
lab(35,40,-53)
LCH
lch(35,66,307)
sRGB
(0.361,0.235,0.659)
HEX8
#5c3ca8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
092060168

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
47%
Hue
258°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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