Plainspoken Brook amidst Returning

#2ec156 RGB(46,193,86)

About this color

Plainspoken Brook amidst Returning settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #2ec156, RGB(46, 193, 86).

#2ec156RGB(46, 193, 86)

HSL 136° · 62% saturation · 47% 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
Plainspoken Brook amidst Returning
HEX
#2ec156
RGB
rgb(46,193,86)
RGB%
rgb(18%,75.7%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(136,62%,47%)
HSV
hsv(136,76%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,0,55,24)
LAB
lab(69,-60,43)
LCH
lch(69,74,144)
sRGB
(0.18,0.757,0.337)
HEX8
#2ec156ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046193086

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
62%
Hue
136°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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