The Dim Ash circa Chilling

#3e3250 RGB(62,50,80)

About this color

The Dim Ash circa Chilling occupies the dark, muted end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3e3250 — RGB(62, 50, 80).

#3e3250RGB(62, 50, 80)

HSL 264° · 23% saturation · 25% 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
The Dim Ash circa Chilling
HEX
#3e3250
RGB
rgb(62,50,80)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,19.6%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(264,23%,25%)
HSV
hsv(264,38%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(22,38,0,69)
LAB
lab(23,13,-16)
LCH
lch(23,21,309)
sRGB
(0.243,0.196,0.314)
HEX8
#3e3250ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062050080

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
23%
Hue
264°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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