The Self-possessed Basin outside Casting

#7b738b RGB(123,115,139)

About this color

The Self-possessed Basin outside Casting settles into a medium violet territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #7b738b, RGB(123, 115, 139).

#7b738bRGB(123, 115, 139)

HSL 260° · 9% saturation · 50% 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 formats

Name
The Self-possessed Basin outside Casting
HEX
#7b738b
RGB
rgb(123,115,139)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,45.1%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(260,9%,50%)
HSV
hsv(260,17%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,17,0,45)
LAB
lab(50,8,-12)
LCH
lch(50,14,304)
sRGB
(0.482,0.451,0.545)
HEX8
#7b738bff
CSS Name
Decimal
123115139

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
9%
Hue
260°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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