Infernal Basalt outside Curdling

#170c2c RGB(23,12,44)

About this color

Infernal Basalt outside Curdling occupies the deep, vivid end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #170c2c — RGB(23, 12, 44).

#170c2cRGB(23, 12, 44)

HSL 261° · 57% saturation · 11% 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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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
Infernal Basalt outside Curdling
HEX
#170c2c
RGB
rgb(23,12,44)
RGB%
rgb(9%,4.7%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(261,57%,11%)
HSV
hsv(261,73%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,73,0,83)
LAB
lab(6,14,-19)
LCH
lch(6,24,306)
sRGB
(0.09,0.047,0.173)
HEX8
#170c2cff
CSS Name
Decimal
023012044

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
57%
Hue
261°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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