When Old-fashioned Bluff over Bending

#389e53 RGB(56,158,83)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Bluff over Bending is a moderate, medium-dark green tone, fixed at #389e53 in the RGB color space.

#389e53RGB(56, 158, 83)

HSL 136° · 48% saturation · 42% 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

In Islamic art and architecture, green holds particular significance — associated with paradise, it appears throughout mosque decoration from Andalusia to Central Asia.

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Design use

Practically, this medium-dark green is comfortable as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

For palette building, 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 Old-fashioned Bluff over Bending
HEX
#389e53
RGB
rgb(56,158,83)
RGB%
rgb(22%,62%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(136,48%,42%)
HSV
hsv(136,65%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,0,47,38)
LAB
lab(58,-46,31)
LCH
lch(58,55,146)
sRGB
(0.22,0.62,0.325)
HEX8
#389e53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056158083

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
48%
Hue
136°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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