The Hoary Basalt alongside Eroding

#342a4b RGB(52,42,75)

About this color

The Hoary Basalt alongside Eroding reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #342a4b, RGB(52, 42, 75).

#342a4bRGB(52, 42, 75)

HSL 258° · 28% saturation · 23% 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 Hoary Basalt alongside Eroding
HEX
#342a4b
RGB
rgb(52,42,75)
RGB%
rgb(20.4%,16.5%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(258,28%,23%)
HSV
hsv(258,44%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,44,0,71)
LAB
lab(20,13,-19)
LCH
lch(20,23,304)
sRGB
(0.204,0.165,0.294)
HEX8
#342a4bff
CSS Name
Decimal
052042075

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
28%
Hue
258°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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