When the Stark Basalt beside Souring

#302438 RGB(48,36,56)

About this color

When the Stark Basalt beside Souring occupies the dark, muted end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #302438 — RGB(48, 36, 56).

#302438RGB(48, 36, 56)

HSL 276° · 22% 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 Stark Basalt beside Souring
HEX
#302438
RGB
rgb(48,36,56)
RGB%
rgb(18.8%,14.1%,22%)
HSL
hsl(276,22%,18%)
HSV
hsv(276,36%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(14,36,0,78)
LAB
lab(16,10,-11)
LCH
lch(16,15,312)
sRGB
(0.188,0.141,0.22)
HEX8
#302438ff
CSS Name
Decimal
048036056

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
22%
Hue
276°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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