The Piteous Ash across the Weeping

#4a2b55 RGB(74,43,85)

About this color

The Piteous Ash across the Weeping presents itself as a dark, moderate violet shade, sitting at #4a2b55 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#4a2b55RGB(74, 43, 85)

HSL 284° · 33% saturation · 25% 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 Piteous Ash across the Weeping
HEX
#4a2b55
RGB
rgb(74,43,85)
RGB%
rgb(29%,16.9%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(284,33%,25%)
HSV
hsv(284,49%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(13,49,0,67)
LAB
lab(23,23,-20)
LCH
lch(23,30,319)
sRGB
(0.29,0.169,0.333)
HEX8
#4a2b55ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074043085

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
33%
Hue
284°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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