Downcast Abyss beyond Stifling

#3b147c RGB(59,20,124)

About this color

Downcast Abyss beyond Stifling carries its coordinates at #3b147c: a dark violet with vivid saturation.

#3b147cRGB(59, 20, 124)

HSL 263° · 72% saturation · 28% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
Downcast Abyss beyond Stifling
HEX
#3b147c
RGB
rgb(59,20,124)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,7.8%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(263,72%,28%)
HSV
hsv(263,84%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,84,0,51)
LAB
lab(20,42,-51)
LCH
lch(20,66,309)
sRGB
(0.231,0.078,0.486)
HEX8
#3b147cff
CSS Name
Decimal
059020124

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
72%
Hue
263°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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