When Self-possessed Brook without Closing

#28d14e RGB(40,209,78)

About this color

When Self-possessed Brook without Closing is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #28d14e on the color spectrum.

#28d14eRGB(40, 209, 78)

HSL 133° · 68% saturation · 49% 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 Self-possessed Brook without Closing
HEX
#28d14e
RGB
rgb(40,209,78)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,82%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(133,68%,49%)
HSV
hsv(133,81%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(81,0,63,18)
LAB
lab(74,-67,52)
LCH
lch(74,85,142)
sRGB
(0.157,0.82,0.306)
HEX8
#28d14eff
CSS Name
Decimal
040209078

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
68%
Hue
133°
Chroma
85
Temperature
WarmCool
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