Cool Violet Soot

#816d8d

Notes

Cool Violet Soot (#816D8D) 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 (278°, 13%, 49%) places it in the muted 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 lime. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#816d8d

RGB

rgb(129, 109, 141)

HSL

hsl(278, 13%, 49%)