Cool Orchid Tide

#8a45a5

Notes

Cool Orchid Tide (#8A45A5) is a true violet 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 (283°, 41%, 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 green. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a45a5

RGB

rgb(138, 69, 165)

HSL

hsl(283, 41%, 46%)