When the Tarnished Abyss by Splintering

#231438 RGB(35,20,56)

About this color

When the Tarnished Abyss by Splintering settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #231438, RGB(35, 20, 56).

#231438RGB(35, 20, 56)

HSL 265° · 47% saturation · 15% 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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, 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 the Tarnished Abyss by Splintering
HEX
#231438
RGB
rgb(35,20,56)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,7.8%,22%)
HSL
hsl(265,47%,15%)
HSV
hsv(265,64%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,64,0,78)
LAB
lab(10,17,-21)
LCH
lch(10,27,309)
sRGB
(0.137,0.078,0.22)
HEX8
#231438ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035020056

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
47%
Hue
265°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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