Stygian Carbon near Suffocating

#44404c RGB(68,64,76)

About this color

Stygian Carbon near Suffocating settles into a dark violet territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #44404c, RGB(68, 64, 76).

#44404cRGB(68, 64, 76)

HSL 260° · 9% saturation · 27% 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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

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
Stygian Carbon near Suffocating
HEX
#44404c
RGB
rgb(68,64,76)
RGB%
rgb(26.7%,25.1%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(260,9%,27%)
HSV
hsv(260,16%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,16,0,70)
LAB
lab(28,4,-7)
LCH
lch(28,8,300)
sRGB
(0.267,0.251,0.298)
HEX8
#44404cff
CSS Name
Decimal
068064076

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
9%
Hue
260°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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