The Rusted Burial opposite Brooding

#46157b RGB(70,21,123)

About this color

The Rusted Burial opposite Brooding is a dark violet with a vivid character, positioned at #46157b on the color spectrum.

#46157bRGB(70, 21, 123)

HSL 269° · 71% saturation · 28% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Rusted Burial opposite Brooding
HEX
#46157b
RGB
rgb(70,21,123)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,8.2%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(269,71%,28%)
HSV
hsv(269,83%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,83,0,52)
LAB
lab(21,43,-48)
LCH
lch(21,64,312)
sRGB
(0.275,0.082,0.482)
HEX8
#46157bff
CSS Name
Decimal
070021123

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
71%
Hue
269°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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