Charleston Green Color
Charleston Green Color Values
HEX Color Code
#232B2B
RGB Color Code
rgb(35, 43, 43)
HSL Color Code
hsl(180, 10.3%, 15.3%)
HSV Color Code
hsv(180, 19%, 17%)
CMYK Color Code
cmyk(19, 0, 0, 83)
XYZ Color Code
1.99, 2.26, 2.62
Color Variations
Monochromatic Colors of Charleston Green
Tints of Charleston Green
Triadic Colors of Charleston Green
Analogous Colors of Charleston Green
Complementary Colors of Charleston Green
CSS Examples
Elegant Button Style
Sophisticated Card Design
Charleston Card
Elegant and sophisticated design
Modern Input Field
About Charleston Green
Charleston Green is an extremely dark shade of cyan that originated after the American Civil War, around 1865. It gained its name and popularity in Charleston, South Carolina, where it was widely used to paint homes during the Reconstruction period.
Color Properties
In the RGB color model, Charleston Green consists of 13.7% red, 16.9% green, and 16.9% blue. Its HSL values show a hue of 180 degrees, 10.3% saturation, and 15.3% lightness. The CMYK values are 18.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 83.1% black.
Usage and Characteristics
Charleston Green is a cool color with an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 2, making it a very dark color. This deep, sophisticated shade is often used in:
- Historic home exteriors and trim
- Modern interior design accents
- Elegant furniture pieces
- Sophisticated graphic design elements
Historical Significance
The color's historical significance is tied to Charleston's post-Civil War reconstruction period, where it became a distinctive part of the city's architectural identity. The dark, sophisticated hue was chosen as an alternative to pure black, offering a more nuanced and refined appearance that became characteristic of Charleston's historic homes.
