When the Gloomy Cave Inside Dwindling

#385438 RGB(56,84,56)

About this color

When the Gloomy Cave Inside Dwindling occupies the dark, muted end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #385438 — RGB(56, 84, 56).

#385438RGB(56, 84, 56)

HSL 120° · 20% saturation · 27% 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
When the Gloomy Cave Inside Dwindling
HEX
#385438
RGB
rgb(56,84,56)
RGB%
rgb(22%,32.9%,22%)
HSL
hsl(120,20%,27%)
HSV
hsv(120,33%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,0,33,67)
LAB
lab(33,-17,13)
LCH
lch(33,21,143)
sRGB
(0.22,0.329,0.22)
HEX8
#385438ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056084056

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
20%
Hue
120°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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