When Starless Basalt During Haunting

#59068e RGB(89,6,142)

About this color

When Starless Basalt During Haunting settles into a dark violet territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #59068e, RGB(89, 6, 142).

#59068eRGB(89, 6, 142)

HSL 277° · 92% 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
When Starless Basalt During Haunting
HEX
#59068e
RGB
rgb(89,6,142)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,2.4%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(277,92%,29%)
HSV
hsv(277,96%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,96,0,44)
LAB
lab(24,55,-54)
LCH
lch(24,77,316)
sRGB
(0.349,0.024,0.557)
HEX8
#59068eff
CSS Name
Decimal
089006142

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
92%
Hue
277°
Chroma
77
Temperature
WarmCool
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