When Distant Brook without Crafting

#9765b3 RGB(151,101,179)

About this color

When Distant Brook without Crafting settles into a medium violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #9765b3, RGB(151, 101, 179).

#9765b3RGB(151, 101, 179)

HSL 278° · 34% saturation · 55% 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 Distant Brook without Crafting
HEX
#9765b3
RGB
rgb(151,101,179)
RGB%
rgb(59.2%,39.6%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(278,34%,55%)
HSV
hsv(278,44%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,44,0,30)
LAB
lab(51,35,-34)
LCH
lch(51,49,316)
sRGB
(0.592,0.396,0.702)
HEX8
#9765b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
151101179

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
34%
Hue
278°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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