When the Constant Bluff past Drifting

#715698 RGB(113,86,152)

About this color

When the Constant Bluff past Drifting settles into a medium-dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #715698, RGB(113, 86, 152).

#715698RGB(113, 86, 152)

HSL 265° · 28% saturation · 47% 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
When the Constant Bluff past Drifting
HEX
#715698
RGB
rgb(113,86,152)
RGB%
rgb(44.3%,33.7%,59.6%)
HSL
hsl(265,28%,47%)
HSV
hsv(265,43%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,43,0,40)
LAB
lab(42,25,-32)
LCH
lch(42,41,308)
sRGB
(0.443,0.337,0.596)
HEX8
#715698ff
CSS Name
Decimal
113086152

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
28%
Hue
265°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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