The Somber Ash before Petrifying

#465540 RGB(70,85,64)

About this color

The Somber Ash before Petrifying settles into a dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #465540, RGB(70, 85, 64).

#465540RGB(70, 85, 64)

HSL 103° · 14% 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 formats

Name
The Somber Ash before Petrifying
HEX
#465540
RGB
rgb(70,85,64)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,33.3%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(103,14%,29%)
HSV
hsv(103,25%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(18,0,25,67)
LAB
lab(34,-10,10)
LCH
lch(34,14,135)
sRGB
(0.275,0.333,0.251)
HEX8
#465540ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070085064

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
14%
Hue
103°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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