The Nightbound Basalt above Splintering

#3b7420 RGB(59,116,32)

About this color

The Nightbound Basalt above Splintering presents itself as a dark, vivid green shade, sitting at #3b7420 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#3b7420RGB(59, 116, 32)

HSL 101° · 57% saturation · 29% 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 Nightbound Basalt above Splintering
HEX
#3b7420
RGB
rgb(59,116,32)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,45.5%,12.5%)
HSL
hsl(101,57%,29%)
HSV
hsv(101,72%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,0,72,55)
LAB
lab(44,-35,39)
LCH
lch(44,52,132)
sRGB
(0.231,0.455,0.125)
HEX8
#3b7420ff
CSS Name
Decimal
059116032

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
57%
Hue
101°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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