The Basin via Rough Rounding

#406f42 RGB(64,111,66)

About this color

The Basin via Rough Rounding occupies the dark, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #406f42 — RGB(64, 111, 66).

#406f42RGB(64, 111, 66)

HSL 123° · 27% saturation · 34% 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 Basin via Rough Rounding
HEX
#406f42
RGB
rgb(64,111,66)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,43.5%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(123,27%,34%)
HSV
hsv(123,42%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,0,41,56)
LAB
lab(43,-26,20)
LCH
lch(43,33,142)
sRGB
(0.251,0.435,0.259)
HEX8
#406f42ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064111066

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
27%
Hue
123°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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