Deadened Basalt circa the Defiling

#172e0a RGB(23,46,10)

About this color

Deadened Basalt circa the Defiling is a deep green with a vivid character, positioned at #172e0a on the color spectrum.

#172e0aRGB(23, 46, 10)

HSL 98° · 64% 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

In Islamic art and architecture, green holds particular significance — associated with paradise, it appears throughout mosque decoration from Andalusia to Central Asia.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
Deadened Basalt circa the Defiling
HEX
#172e0a
RGB
rgb(23,46,10)
RGB%
rgb(9%,18%,3.9%)
HSL
hsl(98,64%,11%)
HSV
hsv(98,78%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,0,78,82)
LAB
lab(16,-17,19)
LCH
lch(16,25,132)
sRGB
(0.09,0.18,0.039)
HEX8
#172e0aff
CSS Name
Decimal
023046010

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Color info

Lightness
11%
Saturation
64%
Hue
98°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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