When the Charred Basalt via Chilling

#2e0d88 RGB(46,13,136)

About this color

When the Charred Basalt via Chilling reads as dark and intense — a violet tone recorded at #2e0d88, RGB(46, 13, 136).

#2e0d88RGB(46, 13, 136)

HSL 256° · 83% saturation · 29% 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

In practical terms, a dark violet like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Charred Basalt via Chilling
HEX
#2e0d88
RGB
rgb(46,13,136)
RGB%
rgb(18%,5.1%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(256,83%,29%)
HSV
hsv(256,90%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,90,0,47)
LAB
lab(19,47,-60)
LCH
lch(19,76,308)
sRGB
(0.18,0.051,0.533)
HEX8
#2e0d88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046013136

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
83%
Hue
256°
Chroma
76
Temperature
WarmCool
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