The Cursed Basalt by the Expiring

#2c0075 RGB(44,0,117)

About this color

The Cursed Basalt by the Expiring occupies the dark, intense end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2c0075 — RGB(44, 0, 117).

#2c0075RGB(44, 0, 117)

HSL 263° · 100% saturation · 23% 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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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
The Cursed Basalt by the Expiring
HEX
#2c0075
RGB
rgb(44,0,117)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,0%,45.9%)
HSL
hsl(263,100%,23%)
HSV
hsv(263,100%,46%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,100,0,54)
LAB
lab(15,46,-55)
LCH
lch(15,72,310)
sRGB
(0.173,0,0.459)
HEX8
#2c0075ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044000117

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
100%
Hue
263°
Chroma
72
Temperature
WarmCool
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