The Aged Basalt toward Rusting

#400c80 RGB(64,12,128)

About this color

The Aged Basalt toward Rusting is a dark violet with a intense character, positioned at #400c80 on the color spectrum.

#400c80RGB(64, 12, 128)

HSL 267° · 83% saturation · 27% 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
The Aged Basalt toward Rusting
HEX
#400c80
RGB
rgb(64,12,128)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,4.7%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(267,83%,27%)
HSV
hsv(267,91%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,91,0,50)
LAB
lab(20,47,-53)
LCH
lch(20,71,312)
sRGB
(0.251,0.047,0.502)
HEX8
#400c80ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064012128

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
83%
Hue
267°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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