When Silent Basalt among Moldering

#1c142e RGB(28,20,46)

About this color

When Silent Basalt among Moldering reads as deep and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #1c142e, RGB(28, 20, 46).

#1c142eRGB(28, 20, 46)

HSL 258° · 39% saturation · 13% 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 Silent Basalt among Moldering
HEX
#1c142e
RGB
rgb(28,20,46)
RGB%
rgb(11%,7.8%,18%)
HSL
hsl(258,39%,13%)
HSV
hsv(258,57%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,57,0,82)
LAB
lab(9,11,-16)
LCH
lch(9,19,305)
sRGB
(0.11,0.078,0.18)
HEX8
#1c142eff
CSS Name
Decimal
028020046

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
39%
Hue
258°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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