The Ashen Basalt without Bleeding

#2e552b RGB(46,85,43)

About this color

The Ashen Basalt without Bleeding settles into a dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #2e552b, RGB(46, 85, 43).

#2e552bRGB(46, 85, 43)

HSL 116° · 33% saturation · 25% 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 Ashen Basalt without Bleeding
HEX
#2e552b
RGB
rgb(46,85,43)
RGB%
rgb(18%,33.3%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(116,33%,25%)
HSV
hsv(116,49%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,49,67)
LAB
lab(32,-24,20)
LCH
lch(32,31,140)
sRGB
(0.18,0.333,0.169)
HEX8
#2e552bff
CSS Name
Decimal
046085043

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Color info

Lightness
25%
Saturation
33%
Hue
116°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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