Lowering Cairn on Howling

#296506 RGB(41,101,6)

About this color

Lowering Cairn on Howling occupies the dark, intense end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #296506 — RGB(41, 101, 6).

#296506RGB(41, 101, 6)

HSL 98° · 89% 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

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
Lowering Cairn on Howling
HEX
#296506
RGB
rgb(41,101,6)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,39.6%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(98,89%,21%)
HSV
hsv(98,94%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,0,94,60)
LAB
lab(37,-36,42)
LCH
lch(37,55,131)
sRGB
(0.161,0.396,0.024)
HEX8
#296506ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041101006

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
89%
Hue
98°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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