Parched Boulder beyond the Withering

#2c113a RGB(44,17,58)

About this color

Parched Boulder beyond the Withering settles into a dark violet territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #2c113a, RGB(44, 17, 58).

#2c113aRGB(44, 17, 58)

HSL 280° · 55% saturation · 15% 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 formats

Name
Parched Boulder beyond the Withering
HEX
#2c113a
RGB
rgb(44,17,58)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,6.7%,22.7%)
HSL
hsl(280,55%,15%)
HSV
hsv(280,71%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,71,0,77)
LAB
lab(11,22,-21)
LCH
lch(11,30,316)
sRGB
(0.173,0.067,0.227)
HEX8
#2c113aff
CSS Name
Decimal
044017058

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
55%
Hue
280°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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