Dismal Basalt between the Rusting

#241141 RGB(36,17,65)

About this color

Dismal Basalt between the Rusting settles into a dark violet territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #241141, RGB(36, 17, 65).

#241141RGB(36, 17, 65)

HSL 264° · 59% saturation · 16% lightness

🧠

Psychology

At deep values violet feels rich and contemplative — a colour of ceremony and introspection.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Dismal Basalt between the Rusting
HEX
#241141
RGB
rgb(36,17,65)
RGB%
rgb(14.1%,6.7%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(264,59%,16%)
HSV
hsv(264,74%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,74,0,75)
LAB
lab(10,22,-27)
LCH
lch(10,35,309)
sRGB
(0.141,0.067,0.255)
HEX8
#241141ff
CSS Name
Decimal
036017065

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
59%
Hue
264°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share