When the Lowering Cave upon Faltering

#332848 RGB(51,40,72)

About this color

When the Lowering Cave upon Faltering settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #332848, RGB(51, 40, 72).

#332848RGB(51, 40, 72)

HSL 261° · 29% saturation · 22% 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 the Lowering Cave upon Faltering
HEX
#332848
RGB
rgb(51,40,72)
RGB%
rgb(20%,15.7%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(261,29%,22%)
HSV
hsv(261,44%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,44,0,72)
LAB
lab(19,13,-18)
LCH
lch(19,22,306)
sRGB
(0.2,0.157,0.282)
HEX8
#332848ff
CSS Name
Decimal
051040072

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
29%
Hue
261°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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