The Chill Bedrock beneath Howling

#4a3760 RGB(74,55,96)

About this color

The Chill Bedrock beneath Howling occupies the dark, moderate end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4a3760 — RGB(74, 55, 96).

#4a3760RGB(74, 55, 96)

HSL 268° · 27% saturation · 30% 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 formats

Name
The Chill Bedrock beneath Howling
HEX
#4a3760
RGB
rgb(74,55,96)
RGB%
rgb(29%,21.6%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(268,27%,30%)
HSV
hsv(268,43%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(23,43,0,62)
LAB
lab(27,18,-21)
LCH
lch(27,28,311)
sRGB
(0.29,0.216,0.376)
HEX8
#4a3760ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074055096

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
27%
Hue
268°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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