The Raw Basalt by Quelling

#1e6b40 RGB(30,107,64)

About this color

The Raw Basalt by Quelling occupies the dark, vivid end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1e6b40 — RGB(30, 107, 64).

#1e6b40RGB(30, 107, 64)

HSL 146° · 56% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

Dark greens evoke dense forests, institution and permanence — think library walls, old maps, and military insignia.

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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

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, for a natural palette, combine this green with terracotta, ochre, and warm cream. For a bolder approach, its complement — a warm red-magenta — creates immediate impact.

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Color formats

Name
The Raw Basalt by Quelling
HEX
#1e6b40
RGB
rgb(30,107,64)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,42%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(146,56%,27%)
HSV
hsv(146,72%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,0,40,58)
LAB
lab(40,-34,18)
LCH
lch(40,38,152)
sRGB
(0.118,0.42,0.251)
HEX8
#1e6b40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
030107064

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
56%
Hue
146°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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