The Basalt despite Ghostly Relenting

#084812 RGB(8,72,18)

About this color

The Basalt despite Ghostly Relenting settles into a dark green territory with a intense quality that feels neutral — captured at #084812, RGB(8, 72, 18).

#084812RGB(8, 72, 18)

HSL 129° · 80% saturation · 16% 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 Basalt despite Ghostly Relenting
HEX
#084812
RGB
rgb(8,72,18)
RGB%
rgb(3.1%,28.2%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(129,80%,16%)
HSV
hsv(129,89%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(89,0,75,72)
LAB
lab(26,-32,26)
LCH
lch(26,41,141)
sRGB
(0.031,0.282,0.071)
HEX8
#084812ff
CSS Name
Decimal
008072018

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
80%
Hue
129°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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