The Brook beside Genuine Enduring

#9878bd RGB(152,120,189)

About this color

The Brook beside Genuine Enduring settles into a medium violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #9878bd, RGB(152, 120, 189).

#9878bdRGB(152, 120, 189)

HSL 268° · 34% saturation · 61% 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
The Brook beside Genuine Enduring
HEX
#9878bd
RGB
rgb(152,120,189)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,47.1%,74.1%)
HSL
hsl(268,34%,61%)
HSV
hsv(268,37%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,37,0,26)
LAB
lab(56,26,-32)
LCH
lch(56,41,309)
sRGB
(0.596,0.471,0.741)
HEX8
#9878bdff
CSS Name
Decimal
152120189

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
34%
Hue
268°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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