When Desolate Basalt in Burning

#281123 RGB(40,17,35)

About this color

When Desolate Basalt in Burning occupies the deep, moderate end of the magenta spectrum, defined by its coordinates #281123 — RGB(40, 17, 35).

#281123RGB(40, 17, 35)

HSL 313° · 40% saturation · 11% lightness

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Psychology

Dark magentas feel intense and sophisticated — editorial fashion, luxury cosmetics, bold graphic design.

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History

Fuchsine and its relatives, the first aniline dyes, triggered a Victorian fashion craze for bright synthetic colours that natural dyes could never match.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep magenta 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 magenta with deep forest green for bold contrast, or with pale pink and warm ivory for a palette of refined intensity.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Desolate Basalt in Burning
HEX
#281123
RGB
rgb(40,17,35)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,6.7%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(313,40%,11%)
HSV
hsv(313,57%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,13,84)
LAB
lab(9,15,-7)
LCH
lch(9,17,335)
sRGB
(0.157,0.067,0.137)
HEX8
#281123ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040017035

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
40%
Hue
313°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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