The Ancient Basalt by Stalling

#265a1b RGB(38,90,27)

About this color

The Ancient Basalt by Stalling is a dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #265a1b on the color spectrum.

#265a1bRGB(38, 90, 27)

HSL 110° · 54% 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
The Ancient Basalt by Stalling
HEX
#265a1b
RGB
rgb(38,90,27)
RGB%
rgb(14.9%,35.3%,10.6%)
HSL
hsl(110,54%,23%)
HSV
hsv(110,70%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,0,70,65)
LAB
lab(34,-31,30)
LCH
lch(34,43,136)
sRGB
(0.149,0.353,0.106)
HEX8
#265a1bff
CSS Name
Decimal
038090027

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
54%
Hue
110°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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