Full-bodied Brook underneath Melting

#4b0d9c RGB(75,13,156)

About this color

Full-bodied Brook underneath Melting reads as dark and intense — a violet tone recorded at #4b0d9c, RGB(75, 13, 156).

#4b0d9cRGB(75, 13, 156)

HSL 266° · 85% saturation · 33% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Full-bodied Brook underneath Melting
HEX
#4b0d9c
RGB
rgb(75,13,156)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,5.1%,61.2%)
HSL
hsl(266,85%,33%)
HSV
hsv(266,92%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,92,0,39)
LAB
lab(24,55,-63)
LCH
lch(24,84,311)
sRGB
(0.294,0.051,0.612)
HEX8
#4b0d9cff
CSS Name
Decimal
075013156

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
85%
Hue
266°
Chroma
84
Temperature
WarmCool
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