The Moonless Ash for Suffocating

#291740 RGB(41,23,64)

About this color

The Moonless Ash for Suffocating reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #291740, RGB(41, 23, 64).

#291740RGB(41, 23, 64)

HSL 266° · 47% 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

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.

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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 formats

Name
The Moonless Ash for Suffocating
HEX
#291740
RGB
rgb(41,23,64)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,9%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(266,47%,17%)
HSV
hsv(266,64%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,64,0,75)
LAB
lab(12,19,-23)
LCH
lch(12,30,310)
sRGB
(0.161,0.09,0.251)
HEX8
#291740ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041023064

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
47%
Hue
266°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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