The Basin opposite Soft Curving

#3b6f42 RGB(59,111,66)

About this color

The Basin opposite Soft Curving settles into a dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #3b6f42, RGB(59, 111, 66).

#3b6f42RGB(59, 111, 66)

HSL 128° · 31% saturation · 33% 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

Scheele's Green, an arsenic-based pigment popular in Victorian wallpaper and clothing, is now understood to have caused widespread harm — a cautionary chapter in colour history.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Basin opposite Soft Curving
HEX
#3b6f42
RGB
rgb(59,111,66)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,43.5%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(128,31%,33%)
HSV
hsv(128,47%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,0,41,56)
LAB
lab(42,-28,20)
LCH
lch(42,34,144)
sRGB
(0.231,0.435,0.259)
HEX8
#3b6f42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059111066

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
31%
Hue
128°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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