When Rancid Basalt above Eroding

#3c860e RGB(60,134,14)

About this color

When Rancid Basalt above Eroding settles into a dark green territory with a intense quality that feels neutral — captured at #3c860e, RGB(60, 134, 14).

#3c860eRGB(60, 134, 14)

HSL 97° · 81% saturation · 29% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Rancid Basalt above Eroding
HEX
#3c860e
RGB
rgb(60,134,14)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,52.5%,5.5%)
HSL
hsl(97,81%,29%)
HSV
hsv(97,90%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,0,90,47)
LAB
lab(50,-43,50)
LCH
lch(50,66,131)
sRGB
(0.235,0.525,0.055)
HEX8
#3c860eff
CSS Name
Decimal
060134014

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
81%
Hue
97°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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