The Basalt upon Lamenting Dwindling

#1c5212 RGB(28,82,18)

About this color

The Basalt upon Lamenting Dwindling is a dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #1c5212 on the color spectrum.

#1c5212RGB(28, 82, 18)

HSL 111° · 64% saturation · 20% 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 upon Lamenting Dwindling
HEX
#1c5212
RGB
rgb(28,82,18)
RGB%
rgb(11%,32.2%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(111,64%,20%)
HSV
hsv(111,78%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,0,78,68)
LAB
lab(30,-31,31)
LCH
lch(30,44,135)
sRGB
(0.11,0.322,0.071)
HEX8
#1c5212ff
CSS Name
Decimal
028082018

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
64%
Hue
111°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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