Aged Ash after Fading

#2a4a1c RGB(42,74,28)

About this color

Aged Ash after Fading is a dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #2a4a1c on the color spectrum.

#2a4a1cRGB(42, 74, 28)

HSL 102° · 45% saturation · 20% 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
Aged Ash after Fading
HEX
#2a4a1c
RGB
rgb(42,74,28)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,29%,11%)
HSL
hsl(102,45%,20%)
HSV
hsv(102,62%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,0,62,71)
LAB
lab(28,-22,23)
LCH
lch(28,32,134)
sRGB
(0.165,0.29,0.11)
HEX8
#2a4a1cff
CSS Name
Decimal
042074028

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
45%
Hue
102°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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