The Bluff beneath Self-possessed Moving

#288e4d RGB(40,142,77)

About this color

The Bluff beneath Self-possessed Moving is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #288e4d on the color spectrum.

#288e4dRGB(40, 142, 77)

HSL 142° · 56% saturation · 36% 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

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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

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 Bluff beneath Self-possessed Moving
HEX
#288e4d
RGB
rgb(40,142,77)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,55.7%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(142,56%,36%)
HSV
hsv(142,72%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,0,46,44)
LAB
lab(52,-44,26)
LCH
lch(52,51,149)
sRGB
(0.157,0.557,0.302)
HEX8
#288e4dff
CSS Name
Decimal
040142077

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
56%
Hue
142°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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