The Shadowy Basalt from the Strangling

#563165 RGB(86,49,101)

About this color

The Shadowy Basalt from the Strangling settles into a dark violet territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #563165, RGB(86, 49, 101).

#563165RGB(86, 49, 101)

HSL 283° · 35% saturation · 29% 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
The Shadowy Basalt from the Strangling
HEX
#563165
RGB
rgb(86,49,101)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,19.2%,39.6%)
HSL
hsl(283,35%,29%)
HSV
hsv(283,51%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(15,51,0,60)
LAB
lab(27,27,-24)
LCH
lch(27,36,318)
sRGB
(0.337,0.192,0.396)
HEX8
#563165ff
CSS Name
Decimal
086049101

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
35%
Hue
283°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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