The Aching Cairn before Draining

#174a2b RGB(23,74,43)

About this color

The Aching Cairn before Draining is a dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #174a2b on the color spectrum.

#174a2bRGB(23, 74, 43)

HSL 144° · 53% saturation · 19% 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
The Aching Cairn before Draining
HEX
#174a2b
RGB
rgb(23,74,43)
RGB%
rgb(9%,29%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(144,53%,19%)
HSV
hsv(144,69%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,0,42,71)
LAB
lab(27,-25,14)
LCH
lch(27,29,151)
sRGB
(0.09,0.29,0.169)
HEX8
#174a2bff
CSS Name
Decimal
023074043

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
53%
Hue
144°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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