When Plaintive Basalt within Sundering

#2c1c53 RGB(44,28,83)

About this color

When Plaintive Basalt within Sundering settles into a dark violet territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #2c1c53, RGB(44, 28, 83).

#2c1c53RGB(44, 28, 83)

HSL 257° · 50% saturation · 22% 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 Plaintive Basalt within Sundering
HEX
#2c1c53
RGB
rgb(44,28,83)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,11%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(257,50%,22%)
HSV
hsv(257,66%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,66,0,67)
LAB
lab(15,23,-31)
LCH
lch(15,39,307)
sRGB
(0.173,0.11,0.325)
HEX8
#2c1c53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044028083

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
50%
Hue
257°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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