When Ordinary Bluff Since Spreading

#4f2993 RGB(79,41,147)

About this color

When Ordinary Bluff Since Spreading presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid violet shade, sitting at #4f2993 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#4f2993RGB(79, 41, 147)

HSL 262° · 56% saturation · 37% 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 medium-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
When Ordinary Bluff Since Spreading
HEX
#4f2993
RGB
rgb(79,41,147)
RGB%
rgb(31%,16.1%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(262,56%,37%)
HSV
hsv(262,72%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,72,0,42)
LAB
lab(28,42,-52)
LCH
lch(28,67,309)
sRGB
(0.31,0.161,0.576)
HEX8
#4f2993ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079041147

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
56%
Hue
262°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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