What Benighted Basalt underneath Dissolving

#225434 RGB(34,84,52)

About this color

What Benighted Basalt underneath Dissolving is a dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #225434 on the color spectrum.

#225434RGB(34, 84, 52)

HSL 142° · 42% saturation · 23% 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
What Benighted Basalt underneath Dissolving
HEX
#225434
RGB
rgb(34,84,52)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,32.9%,20.4%)
HSL
hsl(142,42%,23%)
HSV
hsv(142,60%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,0,38,67)
LAB
lab(32,-25,14)
LCH
lch(32,29,151)
sRGB
(0.133,0.329,0.204)
HEX8
#225434ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034084052

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
42%
Hue
142°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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