When Dusky Ash underneath Ravaging

#3e256e RGB(62,37,110)

About this color

When Dusky Ash underneath Ravaging occupies the dark, vivid end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e256e — RGB(62, 37, 110).

#3e256eRGB(62, 37, 110)

HSL 261° · 50% saturation · 29% lightness

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Psychology

Dark violets carry associations of mystery, luxury, and depth — historically linked to royalty when purple dye was extraordinarily costly.

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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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this violet with gold and cream for a rich, considered palette, or with sage and natural linen for something quieter and more contemplative.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dusky Ash underneath Ravaging
HEX
#3e256e
RGB
rgb(62,37,110)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,14.5%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(261,50%,29%)
HSV
hsv(261,66%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,66,0,57)
LAB
lab(22,30,-38)
LCH
lch(22,48,308)
sRGB
(0.243,0.145,0.431)
HEX8
#3e256eff
CSS Name
Decimal
062037110

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
50%
Hue
261°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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