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Violet Void
Violet Void is a very deep, cool neutral color with a blue or violet undertone. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 0.9, so it reflects roughly 1% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #1A161D |
|---|---|
| RGB | 26, 22, 29 |
| HSL | 274°, 14%, 10% |
| Estimated LRV | 0.9 |
| Temperature | cool neutral |
| Text on it | White text, contrast 17.9:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Close to black on the wall. Best for doors, window frames, cabinetry, a single accent wall or exterior trim. Needs strong light and careful sheen choice.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light, which this cooler color can calm.
Rooms it suits
- Front doors and interior doors
- Cabinetry and built-ins
- Window frames and exterior trim
- One accent wall in a well-lit room
A 60-30-10 palette built on Violet Void
Anti-Flash White
Violet Void
Velvet Black
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Velvet Black#241F20Analogous
Ink Black#252024Analogous
Midnight Edition#0C121BTriadic
Velvet Black#241F20Triadic
Velvet Black#241F20Split complementary
Velvet Black#241F20Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Violet Void in real paint
Violet Void is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.