The Raw Boulder behind Corroding

#141020 RGB(20,16,32)

About this color

The Raw Boulder behind Corroding presents itself as a deep, moderate violet shade, sitting at #141020 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#141020RGB(20, 16, 32)

HSL 255° · 33% saturation · 9% 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
The Raw Boulder behind Corroding
HEX
#141020
RGB
rgb(20,16,32)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,6.3%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(255,33%,9%)
HSV
hsv(255,50%,13%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,50,0,87)
LAB
lab(6,6,-10)
LCH
lch(6,12,301)
sRGB
(0.078,0.063,0.125)
HEX8
#141020ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020016032

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
33%
Hue
255°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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