Shattered Basalt off the Quaking

#3e5241 RGB(62,82,65)

About this color

Shattered Basalt off the Quaking settles into a dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #3e5241, RGB(62, 82, 65).

#3e5241RGB(62, 82, 65)

HSL 129° · 14% 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
Shattered Basalt off the Quaking
HEX
#3e5241
RGB
rgb(62,82,65)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,32.2%,25.5%)
HSL
hsl(129,14%,28%)
HSV
hsv(129,24%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,0,21,68)
LAB
lab(33,-12,7)
LCH
lch(33,14,150)
sRGB
(0.243,0.322,0.255)
HEX8
#3e5241ff
CSS Name
Decimal
062082065

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
14%
Hue
129°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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