When Dim Brine Around Stifling

#160923 RGB(22,9,35)

About this color

When Dim Brine Around Stifling presents itself as a deep, vivid violet shade, sitting at #160923 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#160923RGB(22, 9, 35)

HSL 270° · 59% 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 Dim Brine Around Stifling
HEX
#160923
RGB
rgb(22,9,35)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,3.5%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(270,59%,9%)
HSV
hsv(270,74%,14%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,74,0,86)
LAB
lab(4,11,-14)
LCH
lch(4,18,308)
sRGB
(0.086,0.035,0.137)
HEX8
#160923ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022009035

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Color info

Lightness
9%
Saturation
59%
Hue
270°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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