When Matronly Bog with Arching

#2aa643 RGB(42,166,67)

About this color

When Matronly Bog with Arching settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #2aa643, RGB(42, 166, 67).

#2aa643RGB(42, 166, 67)

HSL 132° · 60% saturation · 41% 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 Matronly Bog with Arching
HEX
#2aa643
RGB
rgb(42,166,67)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,65.1%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(132,60%,41%)
HSV
hsv(132,75%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,0,60,35)
LAB
lab(60,-54,41)
LCH
lch(60,68,143)
sRGB
(0.165,0.651,0.263)
HEX8
#2aa643ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042166067

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
60%
Hue
132°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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