When the Organic Bog During Layering

#278a18 RGB(39,138,24)

About this color

When the Organic Bog During Layering occupies the dark, vivid end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #278a18 — RGB(39, 138, 24).

#278a18RGB(39, 138, 24)

HSL 112° · 70% saturation · 32% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Organic Bog During Layering
HEX
#278a18
RGB
rgb(39,138,24)
RGB%
rgb(15.3%,54.1%,9.4%)
HSL
hsl(112,70%,32%)
HSV
hsv(112,83%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,0,83,46)
LAB
lab(50,-49,48)
LCH
lch(50,69,136)
sRGB
(0.153,0.541,0.094)
HEX8
#278a18ff
CSS Name
Decimal
039138024

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
70%
Hue
112°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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