The Wounded Ash until Drowning

#120d20 RGB(18,13,32)

About this color

The Wounded Ash until Drowning settles into a deep violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #120d20, RGB(18, 13, 32).

#120d20RGB(18, 13, 32)

HSL 256° · 42% saturation · 9% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Wounded Ash until Drowning
HEX
#120d20
RGB
rgb(18,13,32)
RGB%
rgb(7.1%,5.1%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(256,42%,9%)
HSV
hsv(256,59%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,59,0,87)
LAB
lab(5,7,-12)
LCH
lch(5,14,300)
sRGB
(0.071,0.051,0.125)
HEX8
#120d20ff
CSS Name
Decimal
018013032

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
42%
Hue
256°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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