The Basalt via Sable Dissolving

#37521d RGB(55,82,29)

About this color

The Basalt via Sable Dissolving reads as dark and moderate — a green tone recorded at #37521d, RGB(55, 82, 29).

#37521dRGB(55, 82, 29)

HSL 91° · 48% 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

In practical terms, a dark green like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Basalt via Sable Dissolving
HEX
#37521d
RGB
rgb(55,82,29)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,32.2%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(91,48%,22%)
HSV
hsv(91,65%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,0,65,68)
LAB
lab(32,-20,27)
LCH
lch(32,34,127)
sRGB
(0.216,0.322,0.114)
HEX8
#37521dff
CSS Name
Decimal
055082029

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Color info

Lightness
22%
Saturation
48%
Hue
91°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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