Salted Bluff behind Joining

#3a9056 RGB(58,144,86)

About this color

Salted Bluff behind Joining is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #3a9056 on the color spectrum.

#3a9056RGB(58, 144, 86)

HSL 140° · 43% 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 formats

Name
Salted Bluff behind Joining
HEX
#3a9056
RGB
rgb(58,144,86)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,56.5%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(140,43%,40%)
HSV
hsv(140,60%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,0,40,44)
LAB
lab(54,-39,23)
LCH
lch(54,45,149)
sRGB
(0.227,0.565,0.337)
HEX8
#3a9056ff
CSS Name
Decimal
058144086

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
43%
Hue
140°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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