The Dim Basalt beneath Suffocating

#254b20 RGB(37,75,32)

About this color

The Dim Basalt beneath Suffocating occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #254b20 — RGB(37, 75, 32).

#254b20RGB(37, 75, 32)

HSL 113° · 40% saturation · 21% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home 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

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 Dim Basalt beneath Suffocating
HEX
#254b20
RGB
rgb(37,75,32)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,29.4%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(113,40%,21%)
HSV
hsv(113,57%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,0,57,71)
LAB
lab(28,-24,21)
LCH
lch(28,32,139)
sRGB
(0.145,0.294,0.125)
HEX8
#254b20ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037075032

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
40%
Hue
113°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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