The Burial by Dour Strangling

#312542 RGB(49,37,66)

About this color

The Burial by Dour Strangling reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #312542, RGB(49, 37, 66).

#312542RGB(49, 37, 66)

HSL 265° · 28% saturation · 20% 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 formats

Name
The Burial by Dour Strangling
HEX
#312542
RGB
rgb(49,37,66)
RGB%
rgb(19.2%,14.5%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(265,28%,20%)
HSV
hsv(265,44%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,44,0,74)
LAB
lab(17,13,-16)
LCH
lch(17,21,309)
sRGB
(0.192,0.145,0.259)
HEX8
#312542ff
CSS Name
Decimal
049037066

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
28%
Hue
265°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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