When Heavy Basalt beside Mourning

#351553 RGB(53,21,83)

About this color

When Heavy Basalt beside Mourning is a dark violet with a vivid character, positioned at #351553 on the color spectrum.

#351553RGB(53, 21, 83)

HSL 271° · 60% saturation · 20% 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 formats

Name
When Heavy Basalt beside Mourning
HEX
#351553
RGB
rgb(53,21,83)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,8.2%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(271,60%,20%)
HSV
hsv(271,75%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,75,0,67)
LAB
lab(15,29,-32)
LCH
lch(15,43,312)
sRGB
(0.208,0.082,0.325)
HEX8
#351553ff
CSS Name
Decimal
053021083

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
60%
Hue
271°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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