The Basin for Sensible Lining

#2a7f42 RGB(42,127,66)

About this color

The Basin for Sensible Lining settles into a dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #2a7f42, RGB(42, 127, 66).

#2a7f42RGB(42, 127, 66)

HSL 137° · 50% saturation · 33% 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
The Basin for Sensible Lining
HEX
#2a7f42
RGB
rgb(42,127,66)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,49.8%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(137,50%,33%)
HSV
hsv(137,67%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,0,48,50)
LAB
lab(47,-40,26)
LCH
lch(47,48,147)
sRGB
(0.165,0.498,0.259)
HEX8
#2a7f42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042127066

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
50%
Hue
137°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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