What the Basalt under Harrowed Quaking

#4f1469 RGB(79,20,105)

About this color

What the Basalt under Harrowed Quaking reads as dark and vivid — a violet tone recorded at #4f1469, RGB(79, 20, 105).

#4f1469RGB(79, 20, 105)

HSL 282° · 68% 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
What the Basalt under Harrowed Quaking
HEX
#4f1469
RGB
rgb(79,20,105)
RGB%
rgb(31%,7.8%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(282,68%,25%)
HSV
hsv(282,81%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,81,0,59)
LAB
lab(21,41,-37)
LCH
lch(21,55,318)
sRGB
(0.31,0.078,0.412)
HEX8
#4f1469ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079020105

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
68%
Hue
282°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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