When the Ravenous Cave for Fettering

#2a5538 RGB(42,85,56)

About this color

When the Ravenous Cave for Fettering occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a5538 — RGB(42, 85, 56).

#2a5538RGB(42, 85, 56)

HSL 140° · 34% saturation · 25% 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
When the Ravenous Cave for Fettering
HEX
#2a5538
RGB
rgb(42,85,56)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,33.3%,22%)
HSL
hsl(140,34%,25%)
HSV
hsv(140,51%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,0,34,67)
LAB
lab(32,-22,12)
LCH
lch(32,25,151)
sRGB
(0.165,0.333,0.22)
HEX8
#2a5538ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042085056

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
34%
Hue
140°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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