Subtle Alcove upon the Steadying

#38704a RGB(56,112,74)

About this color

Subtle Alcove upon the Steadying occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #38704a — RGB(56, 112, 74).

#38704aRGB(56, 112, 74)

HSL 139° · 33% saturation · 33% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Subtle Alcove upon the Steadying
HEX
#38704a
RGB
rgb(56,112,74)
RGB%
rgb(22%,43.9%,29%)
HSL
hsl(139,33%,33%)
HSV
hsv(139,50%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,0,34,56)
LAB
lab(43,-28,16)
LCH
lch(43,32,150)
sRGB
(0.22,0.439,0.29)
HEX8
#38704aff
CSS Name
Decimal
056112074

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
33%
Hue
139°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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