What the Brine from Torn Brooding

#401279 RGB(64,18,121)

About this color

What the Brine from Torn Brooding reads as dark and vivid — a violet tone recorded at #401279, RGB(64, 18, 121).

#401279RGB(64, 18, 121)

HSL 267° · 74% saturation · 27% 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

In practical terms, a dark violet 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 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
What the Brine from Torn Brooding
HEX
#401279
RGB
rgb(64,18,121)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,7.1%,47.5%)
HSL
hsl(267,74%,27%)
HSV
hsv(267,85%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,85,0,53)
LAB
lab(20,43,-49)
LCH
lch(20,65,311)
sRGB
(0.251,0.071,0.475)
HEX8
#401279ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064018121

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
74%
Hue
267°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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