When Thunderous Basalt without Fracturing

#48046e RGB(72,4,110)

About this color

When Thunderous Basalt without Fracturing reads as dark and intense — a violet tone recorded at #48046e, RGB(72, 4, 110).

#48046eRGB(72, 4, 110)

HSL 278° · 93% saturation · 22% 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
When Thunderous Basalt without Fracturing
HEX
#48046e
RGB
rgb(72,4,110)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,1.6%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(278,93%,22%)
HSV
hsv(278,96%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,96,0,57)
LAB
lab(18,46,-44)
LCH
lch(18,64,316)
sRGB
(0.282,0.016,0.431)
HEX8
#48046eff
CSS Name
Decimal
072004110

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
93%
Hue
278°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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