When Withered Carbon upon Defiling

#47375e RGB(71,55,94)

About this color

When Withered Carbon upon Defiling settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #47375e, RGB(71, 55, 94).

#47375eRGB(71, 55, 94)

HSL 265° · 26% saturation · 29% 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
When Withered Carbon upon Defiling
HEX
#47375e
RGB
rgb(71,55,94)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,21.6%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(265,26%,29%)
HSV
hsv(265,41%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,41,0,63)
LAB
lab(26,16,-21)
LCH
lch(26,26,307)
sRGB
(0.278,0.216,0.369)
HEX8
#47375eff
CSS Name
Decimal
071055094

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
26%
Hue
265°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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