The Corroded Basalt Against Vanishing

#241640 RGB(36,22,64)

About this color

The Corroded Basalt Against Vanishing occupies the dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #241640 — RGB(36, 22, 64).

#241640RGB(36, 22, 64)

HSL 260° · 49% saturation · 17% 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
The Corroded Basalt Against Vanishing
HEX
#241640
RGB
rgb(36,22,64)
RGB%
rgb(14.1%,8.6%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(260,49%,17%)
HSV
hsv(260,66%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,66,0,75)
LAB
lab(11,19,-24)
LCH
lch(11,31,308)
sRGB
(0.141,0.086,0.251)
HEX8
#241640ff
CSS Name
Decimal
036022064

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
49%
Hue
260°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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