Lost Ash between the Gnawing

#3b1561 RGB(59,21,97)

About this color

Lost Ash between the Gnawing settles into a dark violet territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #3b1561, RGB(59, 21, 97).

#3b1561RGB(59, 21, 97)

HSL 270° · 64% saturation · 23% 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
Lost Ash between the Gnawing
HEX
#3b1561
RGB
rgb(59,21,97)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,8.2%,38%)
HSL
hsl(270,64%,23%)
HSV
hsv(270,78%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,78,0,62)
LAB
lab(17,34,-38)
LCH
lch(17,51,312)
sRGB
(0.231,0.082,0.38)
HEX8
#3b1561ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059021097

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
64%
Hue
270°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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