When Waning Cairn in Dissolving

#100c13 RGB(16,12,19)

About this color

When Waning Cairn in Dissolving is a deep violet with a muted character, positioned at #100c13 on the color spectrum.

#100c13RGB(16, 12, 19)

HSL 274° · 23% saturation · 6% lightness

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Psychology

At deep values violet feels rich and contemplative — a colour of ceremony and introspection.

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History

Violet's rarity in nature made it a colour of mystery and spirituality across many traditions — it appears at the outermost edge of the visible spectrum.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Waning Cairn in Dissolving
HEX
#100c13
RGB
rgb(16,12,19)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,4.7%,7.5%)
HSL
hsl(274,23%,6%)
HSV
hsv(274,37%,7%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,37,0,93)
LAB
lab(4,3,-3)
LCH
lch(4,4,315)
sRGB
(0.063,0.047,0.075)
HEX8
#100c13ff
CSS Name
Decimal
016012019

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Color info

Lightness
6%
Saturation
23%
Hue
274°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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