Cool Violet Tide

#5a4c9e

Notes

Cool Violet Tide (#5A4C9E) is a true indigo with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (250°, 35%, 46%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary yellow. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5a4c9e

RGB

rgb(90, 76, 158)

HSL

hsl(250, 35%, 46%)