Rustic Atoll above Layering

#5314c6 RGB(83,20,198)

About this color

Rustic Atoll above Layering occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5314c6 — RGB(83, 20, 198).

#5314c6RGB(83, 20, 198)

HSL 261° · 82% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Violet at medium lightness walks a line between warm and cool — often associated with creativity, spirituality and ambiguity.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Rustic Atoll above Layering
HEX
#5314c6
RGB
rgb(83,20,198)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,7.8%,77.6%)
HSL
hsl(261,82%,43%)
HSV
hsv(261,90%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,90,0,22)
LAB
lab(30,64,-78)
LCH
lch(30,101,309)
sRGB
(0.325,0.078,0.776)
HEX8
#5314c6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083020198

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
82%
Hue
261°
Chroma
101
Temperature
WarmCool
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