Lamenting Basalt round Congealing

#4a2b56 RGB(74,43,86)

About this color

Lamenting Basalt round Congealing occupies the dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4a2b56 — RGB(74, 43, 86).

#4a2b56RGB(74, 43, 86)

HSL 283° · 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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Lamenting Basalt round Congealing
HEX
#4a2b56
RGB
rgb(74,43,86)
RGB%
rgb(29%,16.9%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(283,33%,25%)
HSV
hsv(283,50%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(14,50,0,66)
LAB
lab(23,23,-20)
LCH
lch(23,30,319)
sRGB
(0.29,0.169,0.337)
HEX8
#4a2b56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074043086

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
33%
Hue
283°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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