When Stark Basalt above Forsaking

#512173 RGB(81,33,115)

About this color

When Stark Basalt above Forsaking presents itself as a dark, vivid violet shade, sitting at #512173 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#512173RGB(81, 33, 115)

HSL 275° · 55% saturation · 29% 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
When Stark Basalt above Forsaking
HEX
#512173
RGB
rgb(81,33,115)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,12.9%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(275,55%,29%)
HSV
hsv(275,71%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,71,0,55)
LAB
lab(24,38,-38)
LCH
lch(24,54,315)
sRGB
(0.318,0.129,0.451)
HEX8
#512173ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081033115

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
55%
Hue
275°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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