The Boulder under Eroded Suffering

#2d682d RGB(45,104,45)

About this color

The Boulder under Eroded Suffering settles into a dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #2d682d, RGB(45, 104, 45).

#2d682dRGB(45, 104, 45)

HSL 120° · 40% saturation · 29% 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

Scheele's Green, an arsenic-based pigment popular in Victorian wallpaper and clothing, is now understood to have caused widespread harm — a cautionary chapter in colour history.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Boulder under Eroded Suffering
HEX
#2d682d
RGB
rgb(45,104,45)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,40.8%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(120,40%,29%)
HSV
hsv(120,57%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,0,57,59)
LAB
lab(39,-32,27)
LCH
lch(39,42,140)
sRGB
(0.176,0.408,0.176)
HEX8
#2d682dff
CSS Name
Decimal
045104045

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
40%
Hue
120°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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