The Cold Basalt above Extinguishing

#172a1b RGB(23,42,27)

About this color

The Cold Basalt above Extinguishing occupies the deep, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #172a1b — RGB(23, 42, 27).

#172a1bRGB(23, 42, 27)

HSL 133° · 29% saturation · 13% 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

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Cold Basalt above Extinguishing
HEX
#172a1b
RGB
rgb(23,42,27)
RGB%
rgb(9%,16.5%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(133,29%,13%)
HSV
hsv(133,45%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,0,36,84)
LAB
lab(15,-12,7)
LCH
lch(15,14,150)
sRGB
(0.09,0.165,0.106)
HEX8
#172a1bff
CSS Name
Decimal
023042027

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
29%
Hue
133°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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