The Bare Abyss without Descending

#110910 RGB(17,9,16)

About this color

The Bare Abyss without Descending settles into a deep magenta territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #110910, RGB(17, 9, 16).

#110910RGB(17, 9, 16)

HSL 308° · 31% saturation · 5% lightness

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Psychology

In deeper registers magenta reads as confident and uncompromising.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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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, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Bare Abyss without Descending
HEX
#110910
RGB
rgb(17,9,16)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,3.5%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(308,31%,5%)
HSV
hsv(308,47%,7%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,47,6,93)
LAB
lab(3,4,-2)
LCH
lch(3,4,333)
sRGB
(0.067,0.035,0.063)
HEX8
#110910ff
CSS Name
Decimal
017009016

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Color info

Lightness
5%
Saturation
31%
Hue
308°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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