The Blighted Char after Burning

#500b7b RGB(80,11,123)

About this color

The Blighted Char after Burning presents itself as a dark, intense violet shade, sitting at #500b7b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#500b7bRGB(80, 11, 123)

HSL 277° · 84% saturation · 26% 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
The Blighted Char after Burning
HEX
#500b7b
RGB
rgb(80,11,123)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,4.3%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(277,84%,26%)
HSV
hsv(277,91%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,91,0,52)
LAB
lab(21,48,-47)
LCH
lch(21,67,316)
sRGB
(0.314,0.043,0.482)
HEX8
#500b7bff
CSS Name
Decimal
080011123

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
84%
Hue
277°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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