What the Basalt without Thunderous Fading

#2c0359 RGB(44,3,89)

About this color

What the Basalt without Thunderous Fading occupies the dark, intense end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2c0359 — RGB(44, 3, 89).

#2c0359RGB(44, 3, 89)

HSL 269° · 93% 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

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
What the Basalt without Thunderous Fading
HEX
#2c0359
RGB
rgb(44,3,89)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,1.2%,34.9%)
HSL
hsl(269,93%,18%)
HSV
hsv(269,97%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,97,0,65)
LAB
lab(11,38,-42)
LCH
lch(11,57,312)
sRGB
(0.173,0.012,0.349)
HEX8
#2c0359ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044003089

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
93%
Hue
269°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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