The Deep Ash toward Strangling

#2e1f40 RGB(46,31,64)

About this color

The Deep Ash toward Strangling settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #2e1f40, RGB(46, 31, 64).

#2e1f40RGB(46, 31, 64)

HSL 267° · 35% saturation · 19% 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
The Deep Ash toward Strangling
HEX
#2e1f40
RGB
rgb(46,31,64)
RGB%
rgb(18%,12.2%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(267,35%,19%)
HSV
hsv(267,52%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,52,0,75)
LAB
lab(15,15,-18)
LCH
lch(15,23,310)
sRGB
(0.18,0.122,0.251)
HEX8
#2e1f40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046031064

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
35%
Hue
267°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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