What the Decayed Ash with Wilting

#14011f RGB(20,1,31)

About this color

What the Decayed Ash with Wilting presents itself as a deep, intense violet shade, sitting at #14011f in the 24-bit RGB space.

#14011fRGB(20, 1, 31)

HSL 278° · 94% saturation · 6% lightness

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Psychology

Dark violets carry associations of mystery, luxury, and depth — historically linked to royalty when purple dye was extraordinarily costly.

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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

In practical terms, a deep violet like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, pair this violet with gold and cream for a rich, considered palette, or with sage and natural linen for something quieter and more contemplative.

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Color formats

Name
What the Decayed Ash with Wilting
HEX
#14011f
RGB
rgb(20,1,31)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,0.4%,12.2%)
HSL
hsl(278,94%,6%)
HSV
hsv(278,97%,12%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,97,0,88)
LAB
lab(2,12,-14)
LCH
lch(2,18,311)
sRGB
(0.078,0.004,0.122)
HEX8
#14011fff
CSS Name
Decimal
020001031

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Color info

Lightness
6%
Saturation
94%
Hue
278°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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