When Stormy Basalt into Sapping

#291943 RGB(41,25,67)

About this color

When Stormy Basalt into Sapping reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #291943, RGB(41, 25, 67).

#291943RGB(41, 25, 67)

HSL 263° · 46% saturation · 18% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Stormy Basalt into Sapping
HEX
#291943
RGB
rgb(41,25,67)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,9.8%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(263,46%,18%)
HSV
hsv(263,63%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,63,0,74)
LAB
lab(13,19,-24)
LCH
lch(13,31,308)
sRGB
(0.161,0.098,0.263)
HEX8
#291943ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041025067

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
46%
Hue
263°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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