When the Torn Cairn atop Clouding

#472848 RGB(71,40,72)

About this color

When the Torn Cairn atop Clouding settles into a dark magenta territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #472848, RGB(71, 40, 72).

#472848RGB(71, 40, 72)

HSL 298° · 29% saturation · 22% lightness

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Psychology

In deeper registers magenta reads as confident and uncompromising.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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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, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Torn Cairn atop Clouding
HEX
#472848
RGB
rgb(71,40,72)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,15.7%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(298,29%,22%)
HSV
hsv(298,44%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,44,0,72)
LAB
lab(21,20,-14)
LCH
lch(21,24,325)
sRGB
(0.278,0.157,0.282)
HEX8
#472848ff
CSS Name
Decimal
071040072

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
29%
Hue
298°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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