Rooted Bay throughout Mending

#15c656 RGB(21,198,86)

About this color

Rooted Bay throughout Mending settles into a medium-dark green territory with a intense quality that feels neutral — captured at #15c656, RGB(21, 198, 86).

#15c656RGB(21, 198, 86)

HSL 142° · 81% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Mid greens feel natural and reassuring; they dominate brand identities associated with sustainability and health.

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History

Scheele's Green, an arsenic-based pigment popular in Victorian wallpaper and clothing, is now understood to have caused widespread harm — a cautionary chapter in colour history.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
Rooted Bay throughout Mending
HEX
#15c656
RGB
rgb(21,198,86)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,77.6%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(142,81%,43%)
HSV
hsv(142,89%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(89,0,57,22)
LAB
lab(70,-64,44)
LCH
lch(70,78,145)
sRGB
(0.082,0.776,0.337)
HEX8
#15c656ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021198086

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
81%
Hue
142°
Chroma
78
Temperature
WarmCool
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