When the Benighted Boulder within Ruining

#402d68 RGB(64,45,104)

About this color

When the Benighted Boulder within Ruining carries its coordinates at #402d68: a dark violet with moderate saturation.

#402d68RGB(64, 45, 104)

HSL 259° · 40% saturation · 29% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Benighted Boulder within Ruining
HEX
#402d68
RGB
rgb(64,45,104)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,17.6%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(259,40%,29%)
HSV
hsv(259,57%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,57,0,59)
LAB
lab(24,23,-32)
LCH
lch(24,39,306)
sRGB
(0.251,0.176,0.408)
HEX8
#402d68ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064045104

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
40%
Hue
259°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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