When Grounded Cape without Sowing

#6f2dae RGB(111,45,174)

About this color

When Grounded Cape without Sowing is a medium-dark violet with a vivid character, positioned at #6f2dae on the color spectrum.

#6f2daeRGB(111, 45, 174)

HSL 271° · 59% saturation · 43% 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
When Grounded Cape without Sowing
HEX
#6f2dae
RGB
rgb(111,45,174)
RGB%
rgb(43.5%,17.6%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(271,59%,43%)
HSV
hsv(271,74%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,74,0,32)
LAB
lab(35,53,-57)
LCH
lch(35,78,313)
sRGB
(0.435,0.176,0.682)
HEX8
#6f2daeff
CSS Name
Decimal
111045174

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
59%
Hue
271°
Chroma
78
Temperature
WarmCool
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