When the Deep Basalt over Stifling

#2d2638 RGB(45,38,56)

About this color

When the Deep Basalt over Stifling occupies the dark, muted end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2d2638 — RGB(45, 38, 56).

#2d2638RGB(45, 38, 56)

HSL 263° · 19% 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
When the Deep Basalt over Stifling
HEX
#2d2638
RGB
rgb(45,38,56)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,14.9%,22%)
HSL
hsl(263,19%,18%)
HSV
hsv(263,32%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,32,0,78)
LAB
lab(17,8,-10)
LCH
lch(17,13,309)
sRGB
(0.176,0.149,0.22)
HEX8
#2d2638ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045038056

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
19%
Hue
263°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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