The Deep Basalt within Extinguishing

#152810 RGB(21,40,16)

About this color

The Deep Basalt within Extinguishing is a deep green with a moderate character, positioned at #152810 on the color spectrum.

#152810RGB(21, 40, 16)

HSL 108° · 43% saturation · 11% lightness

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Psychology

In its deeper registers green suggests reliability, endurance, and a grounded relationship with nature.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this green complements red-violet shades for maximum contrast, but pairs more gently with sandy neutrals, warm whites, and wood tones.

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Color formats

Name
The Deep Basalt within Extinguishing
HEX
#152810
RGB
rgb(21,40,16)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,15.7%,6.3%)
HSL
hsl(108,43%,11%)
HSV
hsv(108,60%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,0,60,84)
LAB
lab(14,-14,13)
LCH
lch(14,19,137)
sRGB
(0.082,0.157,0.063)
HEX8
#152810ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021040016

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
43%
Hue
108°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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