Homely Basin Inside Grading

#47308c RGB(71,48,140)

About this color

Homely Basin Inside Grading reads as medium-dark and moderate — a violet tone recorded at #47308c, RGB(71, 48, 140).

#47308cRGB(71, 48, 140)

HSL 255° · 49% saturation · 37% 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 medium-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
Homely Basin Inside Grading
HEX
#47308c
RGB
rgb(71,48,140)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,18.8%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(255,49%,37%)
HSV
hsv(255,66%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,66,0,45)
LAB
lab(28,34,-48)
LCH
lch(28,59,305)
sRGB
(0.278,0.188,0.549)
HEX8
#47308cff
CSS Name
Decimal
071048140

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
49%
Hue
255°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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