When the Downcast Cave beneath Chilling

#2a0e38 RGB(42,14,56)

About this color

When the Downcast Cave beneath Chilling presents itself as a deep, vivid violet shade, sitting at #2a0e38 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2a0e38RGB(42, 14, 56)

HSL 280° · 60% saturation · 14% 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 deep 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
When the Downcast Cave beneath Chilling
HEX
#2a0e38
RGB
rgb(42,14,56)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,5.5%,22%)
HSL
hsl(280,60%,14%)
HSV
hsv(280,75%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,75,0,78)
LAB
lab(10,23,-21)
LCH
lch(10,31,318)
sRGB
(0.165,0.055,0.22)
HEX8
#2a0e38ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042014056

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
60%
Hue
280°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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