The Basalt on Dull Devouring

#3c1f42 RGB(60,31,66)

About this color

The Basalt on Dull Devouring presents itself as a dark, moderate magenta shade, sitting at #3c1f42 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3c1f42RGB(60, 31, 66)

HSL 290° · 36% saturation · 19% lightness

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Psychology

Dark magentas feel intense and sophisticated — editorial fashion, luxury cosmetics, bold graphic design.

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History

Fuchsine and its relatives, the first aniline dyes, triggered a Victorian fashion craze for bright synthetic colours that natural dyes could never match.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark magenta 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 magenta with deep forest green for bold contrast, or with pale pink and warm ivory for a palette of refined intensity.

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Color formats

Name
The Basalt on Dull Devouring
HEX
#3c1f42
RGB
rgb(60,31,66)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,12.2%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(290,36%,19%)
HSV
hsv(290,53%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,53,0,74)
LAB
lab(17,21,-16)
LCH
lch(17,26,323)
sRGB
(0.235,0.122,0.259)
HEX8
#3c1f42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060031066

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
36%
Hue
290°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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