The Basalt of Brooding During Eroding

#2f0a47 RGB(47,10,71)

About this color

The Basalt of Brooding During Eroding occupies the dark, intense end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2f0a47 — RGB(47, 10, 71).

#2f0a47RGB(47, 10, 71)

HSL 276° · 75% saturation · 16% 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 formats

Name
The Basalt of Brooding During Eroding
HEX
#2f0a47
RGB
rgb(47,10,71)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,3.9%,27.8%)
HSL
hsl(276,75%,16%)
HSV
hsv(276,86%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,86,0,72)
LAB
lab(11,30,-30)
LCH
lch(11,42,315)
sRGB
(0.184,0.039,0.278)
HEX8
#2f0a47ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047010071

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
75%
Hue
276°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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