Smoldering Cave beyond Dissolving

#285b3c RGB(40,91,60)

About this color

Smoldering Cave beyond Dissolving settles into a dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #285b3c, RGB(40, 91, 60).

#285b3cRGB(40, 91, 60)

HSL 144° · 39% saturation · 26% 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
Smoldering Cave beyond Dissolving
HEX
#285b3c
RGB
rgb(40,91,60)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,35.7%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(144,39%,26%)
HSV
hsv(144,56%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,0,34,64)
LAB
lab(35,-25,13)
LCH
lch(35,28,153)
sRGB
(0.157,0.357,0.235)
HEX8
#285b3cff
CSS Name
Decimal
040091060

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
39%
Hue
144°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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