The Thunderous Basalt up the Sapping

#291735 RGB(41,23,53)

About this color

The Thunderous Basalt up the Sapping reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #291735, RGB(41, 23, 53).

#291735RGB(41, 23, 53)

HSL 276° · 39% saturation · 15% lightness

🧠

Psychology

Dark violets carry associations of mystery, luxury, and depth — historically linked to royalty when purple dye was extraordinarily costly.

🏛️

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.

✏️

Design use

In practical terms, a dark 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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Thunderous Basalt up the Sapping
HEX
#291735
RGB
rgb(41,23,53)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,9%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(276,39%,15%)
HSV
hsv(276,57%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(23,57,0,79)
LAB
lab(12,16,-16)
LCH
lch(12,23,315)
sRGB
(0.161,0.09,0.208)
HEX8
#291735ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041023053

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
39%
Hue
276°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share