The Slow Basin beyond Shifting

#3f5e40 RGB(63,94,64)

About this color

The Slow Basin beyond Shifting occupies the dark, muted end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3f5e40 — RGB(63, 94, 64).

#3f5e40RGB(63, 94, 64)

HSL 122° · 20% saturation · 31% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Slow Basin beyond Shifting
HEX
#3f5e40
RGB
rgb(63,94,64)
RGB%
rgb(24.7%,36.9%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(122,20%,31%)
HSV
hsv(122,33%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,0,32,63)
LAB
lab(37,-18,14)
LCH
lch(37,23,142)
sRGB
(0.247,0.369,0.251)
HEX8
#3f5e40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
063094064

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
20%
Hue
122°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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