The Burial round Saturnine Shrinking

#150542 RGB(21,5,66)

About this color

The Burial round Saturnine Shrinking reads as deep and intense — a violet tone recorded at #150542, RGB(21, 5, 66).

#150542RGB(21, 5, 66)

HSL 256° · 86% saturation · 14% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Burial round Saturnine Shrinking
HEX
#150542
RGB
rgb(21,5,66)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,2%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(256,86%,14%)
HSV
hsv(256,92%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,92,0,74)
LAB
lab(6,26,-35)
LCH
lch(6,44,307)
sRGB
(0.082,0.02,0.259)
HEX8
#150542ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021005066

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
86%
Hue
256°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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