Seemly Basin upon Knitting

#38b756 RGB(56,183,86)

About this color

Seemly Basin upon Knitting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #38b756, RGB(56, 183, 86).

#38b756RGB(56, 183, 86)

HSL 134° · 53% 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
Seemly Basin upon Knitting
HEX
#38b756
RGB
rgb(56,183,86)
RGB%
rgb(22%,71.8%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(134,53%,47%)
HSV
hsv(134,69%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,0,53,28)
LAB
lab(66,-55,39)
LCH
lch(66,67,145)
sRGB
(0.22,0.718,0.337)
HEX8
#38b756ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056183086

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
53%
Hue
134°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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