The Dim Basalt by the Devouring

#690a65 RGB(105,10,101)

About this color

The Dim Basalt by the Devouring presents itself as a dark, intense magenta shade, sitting at #690a65 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#690a65RGB(105, 10, 101)

HSL 303° · 83% saturation · 23% lightness

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Psychology

Dark magentas feel intense and sophisticated — editorial fashion, luxury cosmetics, bold graphic design.

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History

Fuchsine and its relatives, the first aniline dyes, triggered a Victorian fashion craze for bright synthetic colours that natural dyes could never match.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark magenta 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 magenta with deep forest green for bold contrast, or with pale pink and warm ivory for a palette of refined intensity.

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Color formats

Name
The Dim Basalt by the Devouring
HEX
#690a65
RGB
rgb(105,10,101)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,3.9%,39.6%)
HSL
hsl(303,83%,23%)
HSV
hsv(303,90%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,90,4,59)
LAB
lab(24,48,-28)
LCH
lch(24,56,330)
sRGB
(0.412,0.039,0.396)
HEX8
#690a65ff
CSS Name
Decimal
105010101

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
83%
Hue
303°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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