The Grimy Boulder before Defiling

#296f30 RGB(41,111,48)

About this color

The Grimy Boulder before Defiling is a dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #296f30 on the color spectrum.

#296f30RGB(41, 111, 48)

HSL 126° · 46% saturation · 30% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Grimy Boulder before Defiling
HEX
#296f30
RGB
rgb(41,111,48)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,43.5%,18.8%)
HSL
hsl(126,46%,30%)
HSV
hsv(126,63%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,0,57,56)
LAB
lab(41,-36,28)
LCH
lch(41,46,142)
sRGB
(0.161,0.435,0.188)
HEX8
#296f30ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041111048

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
46%
Hue
126°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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