Cold Ash without the Corroding

#2f4e21 RGB(47,78,33)

About this color

Cold Ash without the Corroding occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2f4e21 — RGB(47, 78, 33).

#2f4e21RGB(47, 78, 33)

HSL 101° · 41% saturation · 22% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home 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

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 formats

Name
Cold Ash without the Corroding
HEX
#2f4e21
RGB
rgb(47,78,33)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,30.6%,12.9%)
HSL
hsl(101,41%,22%)
HSV
hsv(101,58%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,0,58,69)
LAB
lab(30,-21,23)
LCH
lch(30,31,132)
sRGB
(0.184,0.306,0.129)
HEX8
#2f4e21ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047078033

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
41%
Hue
101°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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