When Even Canyon upon Flowing

#78488e RGB(120,72,142)

About this color

When Even Canyon upon Flowing carries its coordinates at #78488e: a medium-dark violet with moderate saturation.

#78488eRGB(120, 72, 142)

HSL 281° · 33% saturation · 42% 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

Practically, this medium-dark violet is comfortable 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

For palette building, 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 Even Canyon upon Flowing
HEX
#78488e
RGB
rgb(120,72,142)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,28.2%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(281,33%,42%)
HSV
hsv(281,49%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(15,49,0,44)
LAB
lab(39,33,-31)
LCH
lch(39,45,317)
sRGB
(0.471,0.282,0.557)
HEX8
#78488eff
CSS Name
Decimal
120072142

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
33%
Hue
281°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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