Dim Basalt before Draining

#3a8806 RGB(58,136,6)

About this color

Dim Basalt before Draining is a dark green with a intense character, positioned at #3a8806 on the color spectrum.

#3a8806RGB(58, 136, 6)

HSL 96° · 92% saturation · 28% 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
Dim Basalt before Draining
HEX
#3a8806
RGB
rgb(58,136,6)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,53.3%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(96,92%,28%)
HSV
hsv(96,96%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,0,96,47)
LAB
lab(50,-44,52)
LCH
lch(50,68,130)
sRGB
(0.227,0.533,0.024)
HEX8
#3a8806ff
CSS Name
Decimal
058136006

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
92%
Hue
96°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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