The Infernal Basalt beneath Sapping

#401c5b RGB(64,28,91)

About this color

The Infernal Basalt beneath Sapping is a dark violet with a vivid character, positioned at #401c5b on the color spectrum.

#401c5bRGB(64, 28, 91)

HSL 274° · 53% saturation · 23% 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

Mauveine, the first synthetic dye, was discovered by accident in 1856 by eighteen-year-old William Perkin — a purple that sparked an industrial revolution in colour.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Infernal Basalt beneath Sapping
HEX
#401c5b
RGB
rgb(64,28,91)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,11%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(274,53%,23%)
HSV
hsv(274,69%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,69,0,64)
LAB
lab(19,30,-31)
LCH
lch(19,43,314)
sRGB
(0.251,0.11,0.357)
HEX8
#401c5bff
CSS Name
Decimal
064028091

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
53%
Hue
274°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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