When Ruined Basalt for Stilling

#2a2333 RGB(42,35,51)

About this color

When Ruined Basalt for Stilling settles into a dark violet territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #2a2333, RGB(42, 35, 51).

#2a2333RGB(42, 35, 51)

HSL 266° · 19% saturation · 17% lightness

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Psychology

At deep values violet feels rich and contemplative — a colour of ceremony and introspection.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, violet finds its complement in yellow-green — a combination that feels both botanical and somewhat surreal. Softer companions include warm greys, dusty pinks, and aged golds.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Ruined Basalt for Stilling
HEX
#2a2333
RGB
rgb(42,35,51)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,13.7%,20%)
HSL
hsl(266,19%,17%)
HSV
hsv(266,31%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(18,31,0,80)
LAB
lab(15,7,-9)
LCH
lch(15,11,308)
sRGB
(0.165,0.137,0.2)
HEX8
#2a2333ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042035051

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
19%
Hue
266°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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