The Brook for Sensible Grading

#5001a2 RGB(80,1,162)

About this color

The Brook for Sensible Grading carries its coordinates at #5001a2: a dark violet with intense saturation.

#5001a2RGB(80, 1, 162)

HSL 269° · 99% saturation · 32% 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

As a dark tone, it naturally lends itself to 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

For palette building, 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
The Brook for Sensible Grading
HEX
#5001a2
RGB
rgb(80,1,162)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,0.4%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(269,99%,32%)
HSV
hsv(269,99%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,99,0,36)
LAB
lab(25,59,-66)
LCH
lch(25,89,312)
sRGB
(0.314,0.004,0.635)
HEX8
#5001a2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080001162

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
99%
Hue
269°
Chroma
89
Temperature
WarmCool
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