When Layered Atoll without Bordering

#28af63 RGB(40,175,99)

About this color

When Layered Atoll without Bordering settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #28af63, RGB(40, 175, 99).

#28af63RGB(40, 175, 99)

HSL 146° · 63% saturation · 42% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Layered Atoll without Bordering
HEX
#28af63
RGB
rgb(40,175,99)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,68.6%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(146,63%,42%)
HSV
hsv(146,77%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,0,43,31)
LAB
lab(63,-52,29)
LCH
lch(63,60,151)
sRGB
(0.157,0.686,0.388)
HEX8
#28af63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040175099

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
63%
Hue
146°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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