When the Shaded Basalt for Sapping

#570288 RGB(87,2,136)

About this color

When the Shaded Basalt for Sapping is a dark violet with a intense character, positioned at #570288 on the color spectrum.

#570288RGB(87, 2, 136)

HSL 278° · 97% saturation · 27% 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
When the Shaded Basalt for Sapping
HEX
#570288
RGB
rgb(87,2,136)
RGB%
rgb(34.1%,0.8%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(278,97%,27%)
HSV
hsv(278,99%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,99,0,47)
LAB
lab(23,54,-53)
LCH
lch(23,76,316)
sRGB
(0.341,0.008,0.533)
HEX8
#570288ff
CSS Name
Decimal
087002136

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
97%
Hue
278°
Chroma
76
Temperature
WarmCool
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