Penumbral Basalt by Hounding

#1c431c RGB(28,67,28)

About this color

Penumbral Basalt by Hounding is a dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #1c431c on the color spectrum.

#1c431cRGB(28, 67, 28)

HSL 120° · 41% 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

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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

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
Penumbral Basalt by Hounding
HEX
#1c431c
RGB
rgb(28,67,28)
RGB%
rgb(11%,26.3%,11%)
HSL
hsl(120,41%,19%)
HSV
hsv(120,58%,26%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,0,58,74)
LAB
lab(25,-23,19)
LCH
lch(25,30,140)
sRGB
(0.11,0.263,0.11)
HEX8
#1c431cff
CSS Name
Decimal
028067028

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
41%
Hue
120°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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