Faded Orchid Smoke

#8c609f

Notes

Faded Orchid Smoke (#8C609F) 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 (282°, 25%, 50%) 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 green. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8c609f

RGB

rgb(140, 96, 159)

HSL

hsl(282, 25%, 50%)