The Basalt in Sullen Devouring

#34078d RGB(52,7,141)

About this color

The Basalt in Sullen Devouring reads as dark and intense — a violet tone recorded at #34078d, RGB(52, 7, 141).

#34078dRGB(52, 7, 141)

HSL 260° · 91% saturation · 29% 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 Basalt in Sullen Devouring
HEX
#34078d
RGB
rgb(52,7,141)
RGB%
rgb(20.4%,2.7%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(260,91%,29%)
HSV
hsv(260,95%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,95,0,45)
LAB
lab(19,50,-62)
LCH
lch(19,80,309)
sRGB
(0.204,0.027,0.553)
HEX8
#34078dff
CSS Name
Decimal
052007141

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
91%
Hue
260°
Chroma
80
Temperature
WarmCool
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