#38283d - Spinel Violet color

A deep, muted plum leaning toward charcoal, this shade reads as a velvety, near-black aubergine with cool brown undertones. It feels moody and sophisticated—intimate and luxurious rather than bright—making it ideal for eveningwear, moody interiors, and upscale branding. It contrasts beautifully with warm metallics like brass or copper, and softens adjacent creams, blushes, or sage greens. Use it to create depth, atmosphere, or subtle drama where richness and restraint are desired.

color #38283d

#38283d color RGB value is 56, 40, 61, and the CMYK value is 0.0820, 0.344, 0.00, 0.761. Alternative names for that color are: spinel violet, black, blackcurrant, indigo.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
56, 40, 61
rgb(56, 40, 61)
CMYK
0.0820, 0.344, 0.00, 0.761
-
sRGB
0.220, 0.157, 0.239
rgb(22% 15.7% 23.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.216, 0.173, 0.246
color(a98-rgb 0.216 0.173 0.246)
HCT
321, 18.6, 18.8
color(--hct 321 12.8% 18.8%)
HSL
286, 20.8, 19.8
hsl(286 20.8% 19.8%)
HSV
286, 34.4, 23.9
color(--hsv 286 34.4% 23.9%)
HWB
286, 15.7, 76.1
hwb(286 15.7% 76.1%)
Lab
18.7, 11.1, -10.5
lab(18.7 11.1 -10.5)
P3
0.210, 0.159, 0.234
color(display-p3 0.21 0.159 0.234)
XYZ D50
0.0321, 0.0268, 0.0359
color(xyz-d50 0.032 0.027 0.036)

Shades

Steps:
Color Space:
Hue Interpolation Method:

Tints

Steps:
Color Space:
Hue Interpolation Method:

Tones

Steps:
Color Space:
Hue Interpolation Method:

Color Harmonies

HEX:#38283d
RGB:56 40 61
HSL:285.71deg 20.79% 19.8%
HEX:#2d3d28
RGB:45 61 40
HSL:105.71deg 20.79% 19.8%

Similar Colors

More Tools