Decayed Cavern up the Lingering

#2b122a RGB(43,18,42)

About this color

Decayed Cavern up the Lingering settles into a deep magenta territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #2b122a, RGB(43, 18, 42).

#2b122aRGB(43, 18, 42)

HSL 302° · 41% saturation · 12% lightness

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Psychology

In deeper registers magenta reads as confident and uncompromising.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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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, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Decayed Cavern up the Lingering
HEX
#2b122a
RGB
rgb(43,18,42)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,7.1%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(302,41%,12%)
HSV
hsv(302,58%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,58,2,83)
LAB
lab(10,17,-11)
LCH
lch(10,20,327)
sRGB
(0.169,0.071,0.165)
HEX8
#2b122aff
CSS Name
Decimal
043018042

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
41%
Hue
302°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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