The Basalt Inside Forlorn Yielding

#4a3662 RGB(74,54,98)

About this color

The Basalt Inside Forlorn Yielding settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #4a3662, RGB(74, 54, 98).

#4a3662RGB(74, 54, 98)

HSL 267° · 29% saturation · 30% 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

Mauveine, the first synthetic dye, was discovered by accident in 1856 by eighteen-year-old William Perkin — a purple that sparked an industrial revolution in colour.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
The Basalt Inside Forlorn Yielding
HEX
#4a3662
RGB
rgb(74,54,98)
RGB%
rgb(29%,21.2%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(267,29%,30%)
HSV
hsv(267,45%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,45,0,62)
LAB
lab(27,19,-23)
LCH
lch(27,30,310)
sRGB
(0.29,0.212,0.384)
HEX8
#4a3662ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074054098

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
29%
Hue
267°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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