The Arch circa Ordinary Crossing

#3b862d RGB(59,134,45)

About this color

The Arch circa Ordinary Crossing is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #3b862d on the color spectrum.

#3b862dRGB(59, 134, 45)

HSL 111° · 50% saturation · 35% 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

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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

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 Arch circa Ordinary Crossing
HEX
#3b862d
RGB
rgb(59,134,45)
RGB%
rgb(23.1%,52.5%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(111,50%,35%)
HSV
hsv(111,66%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,0,66,47)
LAB
lab(50,-41,40)
LCH
lch(50,57,136)
sRGB
(0.231,0.525,0.176)
HEX8
#3b862dff
CSS Name
Decimal
059134045

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
50%
Hue
111°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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