The Grim Basalt under Tarnishing

#2f5c40 RGB(47,92,64)

About this color

The Grim Basalt under Tarnishing is a dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #2f5c40 on the color spectrum.

#2f5c40RGB(47, 92, 64)

HSL 143° · 32% saturation · 27% 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 Grim Basalt under Tarnishing
HEX
#2f5c40
RGB
rgb(47,92,64)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,36.1%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(143,32%,27%)
HSV
hsv(143,49%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,0,30,64)
LAB
lab(35,-23,11)
LCH
lch(35,25,154)
sRGB
(0.184,0.361,0.251)
HEX8
#2f5c40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047092064

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
32%
Hue
143°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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