When Melancholy Basalt across Hardening

#150f1e RGB(21,15,30)

About this color

When Melancholy Basalt across Hardening carries its coordinates at #150f1e: a deep violet with moderate saturation.

#150f1eRGB(21, 15, 30)

HSL 264° · 33% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
When Melancholy Basalt across Hardening
HEX
#150f1e
RGB
rgb(21,15,30)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,5.9%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(264,33%,9%)
HSV
hsv(264,50%,12%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,50,0,88)
LAB
lab(5,6,-9)
LCH
lch(5,11,304)
sRGB
(0.082,0.059,0.118)
HEX8
#150f1eff
CSS Name
Decimal
021015030

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
33%
Hue
264°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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