The Imperturbable Basin atop the Working

#5e0cb5 RGB(94,12,181)

About this color

The Imperturbable Basin atop the Working occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the violet spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5e0cb5 — RGB(94, 12, 181).

#5e0cb5RGB(94, 12, 181)

HSL 269° · 88% saturation · 38% 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

Practically speaking, this deep violet is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Imperturbable Basin atop the Working
HEX
#5e0cb5
RGB
rgb(94,12,181)
RGB%
rgb(36.9%,4.7%,71%)
HSL
hsl(269,88%,38%)
HSV
hsv(269,93%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,93,0,29)
LAB
lab(29,63,-70)
LCH
lch(29,94,312)
sRGB
(0.369,0.047,0.71)
HEX8
#5e0cb5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
094012181

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
88%
Hue
269°
Chroma
94
Temperature
WarmCool
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