Plain Canyon before the Depositing

#28b24a RGB(40,178,74)

About this color

Plain Canyon before the Depositing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #28b24a, RGB(40, 178, 74).

#28b24aRGB(40, 178, 74)

HSL 135° · 63% 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
Plain Canyon before the Depositing
HEX
#28b24a
RGB
rgb(40,178,74)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,69.8%,29%)
HSL
hsl(135,63%,43%)
HSV
hsv(135,78%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,0,58,30)
LAB
lab(64,-57,42)
LCH
lch(64,71,144)
sRGB
(0.157,0.698,0.29)
HEX8
#28b24aff
CSS Name
Decimal
040178074

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
63%
Hue
135°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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