Dusky Cairn opposite Plaguing

#170d26 RGB(23,13,38)

About this color

Dusky Cairn opposite Plaguing reads as deep and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #170d26, RGB(23, 13, 38).

#170d26RGB(23, 13, 38)

HSL 264° · 49% saturation · 10% 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 formats

Name
Dusky Cairn opposite Plaguing
HEX
#170d26
RGB
rgb(23,13,38)
RGB%
rgb(9%,5.1%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(264,49%,10%)
HSV
hsv(264,66%,15%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,66,0,85)
LAB
lab(6,11,-15)
LCH
lch(6,19,306)
sRGB
(0.09,0.051,0.149)
HEX8
#170d26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023013038

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
49%
Hue
264°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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