When Barren Basalt before Plunging

#1b7243 RGB(27,114,67)

About this color

When Barren Basalt before Plunging is a dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #1b7243 on the color spectrum.

#1b7243RGB(27, 114, 67)

HSL 148° · 62% saturation · 28% 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 Barren Basalt before Plunging
HEX
#1b7243
RGB
rgb(27,114,67)
RGB%
rgb(10.6%,44.7%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(148,62%,28%)
HSV
hsv(148,76%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,0,41,55)
LAB
lab(42,-37,19)
LCH
lch(42,42,153)
sRGB
(0.106,0.447,0.263)
HEX8
#1b7243ff
CSS Name
Decimal
027114067

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
62%
Hue
148°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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