The Alabaster before Fine Dancing

#9b7bf2 RGB(155,123,242)

About this color

The Alabaster before Fine Dancing presents itself as a light, intense violet shade, sitting at #9b7bf2 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#9b7bf2RGB(155, 123, 242)

HSL 256° · 82% saturation · 72% lightness

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Psychology

Lighter violets feel dreamy and imaginative — lavender fields, twilight skies, and gentle nostalgia.

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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

A light violet like this is most useful as backgrounds, cards, and large surface areas where readability of dark text is the priority. It recedes quietly, allowing content to take the lead.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Alabaster before Fine Dancing
HEX
#9b7bf2
RGB
rgb(155,123,242)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,48.2%,94.9%)
HSL
hsl(256,82%,72%)
HSV
hsv(256,49%,95%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,49,0,5)
LAB
lab(59,39,-56)
LCH
lch(59,68,305)
sRGB
(0.608,0.482,0.949)
HEX8
#9b7bf2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155123242

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Color info

Lightness
72%
Saturation
82%
Hue
256°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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