The Subtle Border amid Knitting

#775aa0 RGB(119,90,160)

About this color

The Subtle Border amid Knitting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #775aa0 — RGB(119, 90, 160).

#775aa0RGB(119, 90, 160)

HSL 265° · 28% saturation · 49% 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 formats

Name
The Subtle Border amid Knitting
HEX
#775aa0
RGB
rgb(119,90,160)
RGB%
rgb(46.7%,35.3%,62.7%)
HSL
hsl(265,28%,49%)
HSV
hsv(265,44%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,44,0,37)
LAB
lab(44,27,-34)
LCH
lch(44,43,308)
sRGB
(0.467,0.353,0.627)
HEX8
#775aa0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
119090160

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
28%
Hue
265°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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