When Scarred Basalt outside Collapsing

#422c63 RGB(66,44,99)

About this color

When Scarred Basalt outside Collapsing occupies the dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #422c63 — RGB(66, 44, 99).

#422c63RGB(66, 44, 99)

HSL 264° · 38% saturation · 28% 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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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
When Scarred Basalt outside Collapsing
HEX
#422c63
RGB
rgb(66,44,99)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,17.3%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(264,38%,28%)
HSV
hsv(264,56%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,56,0,61)
LAB
lab(23,23,-29)
LCH
lch(23,37,308)
sRGB
(0.259,0.173,0.388)
HEX8
#422c63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
066044099

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
38%
Hue
264°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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