When Grainy Brook Since Spanning

#3e873e RGB(62,135,62)

About this color

When Grainy Brook Since Spanning is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #3e873e on the color spectrum.

#3e873eRGB(62, 135, 62)

HSL 120° · 37% saturation · 39% 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
When Grainy Brook Since Spanning
HEX
#3e873e
RGB
rgb(62,135,62)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,52.9%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(120,37%,39%)
HSV
hsv(120,54%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,0,54,47)
LAB
lab(50,-38,32)
LCH
lch(50,50,140)
sRGB
(0.243,0.529,0.243)
HEX8
#3e873eff
CSS Name
Decimal
062135062

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
37%
Hue
120°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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