The Overcast Ash Around the Stifling

#2f0a75 RGB(47,10,117)

About this color

The Overcast Ash Around the Stifling is a dark violet with a intense character, positioned at #2f0a75 on the color spectrum.

#2f0a75RGB(47, 10, 117)

HSL 261° · 84% saturation · 25% lightness

🧠

Psychology

At deep values violet feels rich and contemplative — a colour of ceremony and introspection.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Overcast Ash Around the Stifling
HEX
#2f0a75
RGB
rgb(47,10,117)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,3.9%,45.9%)
HSL
hsl(261,84%,25%)
HSV
hsv(261,91%,46%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,91,0,54)
LAB
lab(16,43,-52)
LCH
lch(16,67,310)
sRGB
(0.184,0.039,0.459)
HEX8
#2f0a75ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047010117

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
84%
Hue
261°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share