Torn Basalt after the Draining

#105c2a RGB(16,92,42)

About this color

Torn Basalt after the Draining reads as dark and vivid — a green tone recorded at #105c2a, RGB(16, 92, 42).

#105c2aRGB(16, 92, 42)

HSL 141° · 70% saturation · 21% lightness

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Psychology

Dark greens evoke dense forests, institution and permanence — think library walls, old maps, and military insignia.

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History

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark green like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, for a natural palette, combine this green with terracotta, ochre, and warm cream. For a bolder approach, its complement — a warm red-magenta — creates immediate impact.

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Color formats

Name
Torn Basalt after the Draining
HEX
#105c2a
RGB
rgb(16,92,42)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,36.1%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(141,70%,21%)
HSV
hsv(141,83%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(83,0,54,64)
LAB
lab(34,-35,22)
LCH
lch(34,41,148)
sRGB
(0.063,0.361,0.165)
HEX8
#105c2aff
CSS Name
Decimal
016092042

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
70%
Hue
141°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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