Spent Carbon between Toppling

#2a593c RGB(42,89,60)

About this color

Spent Carbon between Toppling occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a593c — RGB(42, 89, 60).

#2a593cRGB(42, 89, 60)

HSL 143° · 36% saturation · 26% 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
Spent Carbon between Toppling
HEX
#2a593c
RGB
rgb(42,89,60)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,34.9%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(143,36%,26%)
HSV
hsv(143,53%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,0,33,65)
LAB
lab(34,-24,12)
LCH
lch(34,27,153)
sRGB
(0.165,0.349,0.235)
HEX8
#2a593cff
CSS Name
Decimal
042089060

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
36%
Hue
143°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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