When Humble Bog alongside Delineating

#486d33 RGB(72,109,51)

About this color

When Humble Bog alongside Delineating reads as dark and moderate — a green tone recorded at #486d33, RGB(72, 109, 51).

#486d33RGB(72, 109, 51)

HSL 98° · 36% 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

In practical terms, a dark green like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When Humble Bog alongside Delineating
HEX
#486d33
RGB
rgb(72,109,51)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,42.7%,20%)
HSL
hsl(98,36%,31%)
HSV
hsv(98,53%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,0,53,57)
LAB
lab(42,-25,28)
LCH
lch(42,38,132)
sRGB
(0.282,0.427,0.2)
HEX8
#486d33ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072109051

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
36%
Hue
98°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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