Venerable Bay until Resting

#704f8c RGB(112,79,140)

About this color

Venerable Bay until Resting settles into a medium-dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #704f8c, RGB(112, 79, 140).

#704f8cRGB(112, 79, 140)

HSL 272° · 28% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Mid violet is the colour of imagination: it unsettles easy categorisation, which is precisely its appeal.

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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

In design terms, a mid-toned violet like this handles 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

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
Venerable Bay until Resting
HEX
#704f8c
RGB
rgb(112,79,140)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,31%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(272,28%,43%)
HSV
hsv(272,44%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,44,0,45)
LAB
lab(39,26,-29)
LCH
lch(39,39,312)
sRGB
(0.439,0.31,0.549)
HEX8
#704f8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
112079140

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
28%
Hue
272°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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