When Oppressed Basalt circa Weeping

#330183 RGB(51,1,131)

About this color

When Oppressed Basalt circa Weeping settles into a dark violet territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #330183, RGB(51, 1, 131).

#330183RGB(51, 1, 131)

HSL 263° · 98% saturation · 26% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Oppressed Basalt circa Weeping
HEX
#330183
RGB
rgb(51,1,131)
RGB%
rgb(20%,0.4%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(263,98%,26%)
HSV
hsv(263,99%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,99,0,49)
LAB
lab(17,50,-59)
LCH
lch(17,77,310)
sRGB
(0.2,0.004,0.514)
HEX8
#330183ff
CSS Name
Decimal
051001131

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
98%
Hue
263°
Chroma
77
Temperature
WarmCool
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