When Subtle Bog beside Settling

#2a8323 RGB(42,131,35)

About this color

When Subtle Bog beside Settling reads as dark and vivid — a green tone recorded at #2a8323, RGB(42, 131, 35).

#2a8323RGB(42, 131, 35)

HSL 116° · 58% saturation · 33% 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

In practical terms, a dark green like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Subtle Bog beside Settling
HEX
#2a8323
RGB
rgb(42,131,35)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,51.4%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(116,58%,33%)
HSV
hsv(116,73%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,0,73,49)
LAB
lab(48,-45,42)
LCH
lch(48,62,137)
sRGB
(0.165,0.514,0.137)
HEX8
#2a8323ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042131035

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
58%
Hue
116°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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