The Ample Alcove on Clearing

#823a70 RGB(130,58,112)

About this color

The Ample Alcove on Clearing settles into a medium-dark magenta territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #823a70, RGB(130, 58, 112).

#823a70RGB(130, 58, 112)

HSL 315° · 38% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

In deeper registers magenta reads as confident and uncompromising.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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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, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color formats

Name
The Ample Alcove on Clearing
HEX
#823a70
RGB
rgb(130,58,112)
RGB%
rgb(51%,22.7%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(315,38%,37%)
HSV
hsv(315,55%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,55,14,49)
LAB
lab(36,38,-17)
LCH
lch(36,42,336)
sRGB
(0.51,0.227,0.439)
HEX8
#823a70ff
CSS Name
Decimal
130058112

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
38%
Hue
315°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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