When Ashen Basalt toward Clouding

#4f2763 RGB(79,39,99)

About this color

When Ashen Basalt toward Clouding is a dark violet with a moderate character, positioned at #4f2763 on the color spectrum.

#4f2763RGB(79, 39, 99)

HSL 280° · 43% saturation · 27% 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

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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

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 formats

Name
When Ashen Basalt toward Clouding
HEX
#4f2763
RGB
rgb(79,39,99)
RGB%
rgb(31%,15.3%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(280,43%,27%)
HSV
hsv(280,61%,39%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,61,0,61)
LAB
lab(24,30,-28)
LCH
lch(24,41,317)
sRGB
(0.31,0.153,0.388)
HEX8
#4f2763ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079039099

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
43%
Hue
280°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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