The Basalt nearby Ruinous Eroding

#481262 RGB(72,18,98)

About this color

The Basalt nearby Ruinous Eroding reads as dark and vivid — a violet tone recorded at #481262, RGB(72, 18, 98).

#481262RGB(72, 18, 98)

HSL 281° · 69% saturation · 23% 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
The Basalt nearby Ruinous Eroding
HEX
#481262
RGB
rgb(72,18,98)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,7.1%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(281,69%,23%)
HSV
hsv(281,82%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,82,0,62)
LAB
lab(19,39,-35)
LCH
lch(19,52,318)
sRGB
(0.282,0.071,0.384)
HEX8
#481262ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072018098

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
69%
Hue
281°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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