When Shaded Basalt above Throttling

#150a23 RGB(21,10,35)

About this color

When Shaded Basalt above Throttling presents itself as a deep, vivid violet shade, sitting at #150a23 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#150a23RGB(21, 10, 35)

HSL 266° · 56% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Shaded Basalt above Throttling
HEX
#150a23
RGB
rgb(21,10,35)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,3.9%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(266,56%,9%)
HSV
hsv(266,71%,14%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,71,0,86)
LAB
lab(4,10,-14)
LCH
lch(4,17,306)
sRGB
(0.082,0.039,0.137)
HEX8
#150a23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021010035

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
56%
Hue
266°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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