Forthright Basin up the Closing

#3e06ba RGB(62,6,186)

About this color

Forthright Basin up the Closing settles into a medium-dark violet territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #3e06ba, RGB(62, 6, 186).

#3e06baRGB(62, 6, 186)

HSL 259° · 94% saturation · 38% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Forthright Basin up the Closing
HEX
#3e06ba
RGB
rgb(62,6,186)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,2.4%,72.9%)
HSL
hsl(259,94%,38%)
HSV
hsv(259,97%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,97,0,27)
LAB
lab(26,63,-79)
LCH
lch(26,101,309)
sRGB
(0.243,0.024,0.729)
HEX8
#3e06baff
CSS Name
Decimal
062006186

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
94%
Hue
259°
Chroma
101
Temperature
WarmCool
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