The Dependable Basin without the Leaning

#401995 RGB(64,25,149)

About this color

The Dependable Basin without the Leaning presents itself as a dark, vivid violet shade, sitting at #401995 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#401995RGB(64, 25, 149)

HSL 259° · 71% saturation · 34% 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
The Dependable Basin without the Leaning
HEX
#401995
RGB
rgb(64,25,149)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,9.8%,58.4%)
HSL
hsl(259,71%,34%)
HSV
hsv(259,83%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,83,0,42)
LAB
lab(24,48,-60)
LCH
lch(24,77,309)
sRGB
(0.251,0.098,0.584)
HEX8
#401995ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064025149

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
71%
Hue
259°
Chroma
77
Temperature
WarmCool
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