Mild Basin over Shifting

#2c9e4c RGB(44,158,76)

About this color

Mild Basin over Shifting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #2c9e4c, RGB(44, 158, 76).

#2c9e4cRGB(44, 158, 76)

HSL 137° · 56% saturation · 40% 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
Mild Basin over Shifting
HEX
#2c9e4c
RGB
rgb(44,158,76)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,62%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(137,56%,40%)
HSV
hsv(137,72%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,0,52,38)
LAB
lab(58,-50,34)
LCH
lch(58,60,146)
sRGB
(0.173,0.62,0.298)
HEX8
#2c9e4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
044158076

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
56%
Hue
137°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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