Ashen Ash with the Devouring

#2c2731 RGB(44,39,49)

About this color

Ashen Ash with the Devouring settles into a dark violet territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #2c2731, RGB(44, 39, 49).

#2c2731RGB(44, 39, 49)

HSL 270° · 11% saturation · 17% 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
Ashen Ash with the Devouring
HEX
#2c2731
RGB
rgb(44,39,49)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,15.3%,19.2%)
HSL
hsl(270,11%,17%)
HSV
hsv(270,20%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,20,0,81)
LAB
lab(17,5,-6)
LCH
lch(17,8,310)
sRGB
(0.173,0.153,0.192)
HEX8
#2c2731ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044039049

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
11%
Hue
270°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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