When the Cold Basalt in Waning

#175028 RGB(23,80,40)

About this color

When the Cold Basalt in Waning is a dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #175028 on the color spectrum.

#175028RGB(23, 80, 40)

HSL 138° · 55% saturation · 20% 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
When the Cold Basalt in Waning
HEX
#175028
RGB
rgb(23,80,40)
RGB%
rgb(9%,31.4%,15.7%)
HSL
hsl(138,55%,20%)
HSV
hsv(138,71%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,0,50,69)
LAB
lab(30,-29,18)
LCH
lch(30,34,148)
sRGB
(0.09,0.314,0.157)
HEX8
#175028ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023080040

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
55%
Hue
138°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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