When Steady Bay upon Stirring

#4b4653 RGB(75,70,83)

About this color

When Steady Bay upon Stirring is a dark violet with a muted character, positioned at #4b4653 on the color spectrum.

#4b4653RGB(75, 70, 83)

HSL 263° · 8% saturation · 30% 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 Steady Bay upon Stirring
HEX
#4b4653
RGB
rgb(75,70,83)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,27.5%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(263,8%,30%)
HSV
hsv(263,16%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,16,0,67)
LAB
lab(31,5,-7)
LCH
lch(31,9,306)
sRGB
(0.294,0.275,0.325)
HEX8
#4b4653ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075070083

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
8%
Hue
263°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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