Muted Ash before Shrouding

#46375c RGB(70,55,92)

About this color

Muted Ash before Shrouding reads as dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #46375c, RGB(70, 55, 92).

#46375cRGB(70, 55, 92)

HSL 264° · 25% saturation · 29% 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

In practical terms, a dark violet like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
Muted Ash before Shrouding
HEX
#46375c
RGB
rgb(70,55,92)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,21.6%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(264,25%,29%)
HSV
hsv(264,40%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,40,0,64)
LAB
lab(26,15,-20)
LCH
lch(26,25,307)
sRGB
(0.275,0.216,0.361)
HEX8
#46375cff
CSS Name
Decimal
070055092

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
25%
Hue
264°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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