The Brook via Ordinary Measuring

#3aa66d RGB(58,166,109)

About this color

The Brook via Ordinary Measuring settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #3aa66d, RGB(58, 166, 109).

#3aa66dRGB(58, 166, 109)

HSL 148° · 48% saturation · 44% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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
The Brook via Ordinary Measuring
HEX
#3aa66d
RGB
rgb(58,166,109)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,65.1%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(148,48%,44%)
HSV
hsv(148,65%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,0,34,35)
LAB
lab(61,-44,21)
LCH
lch(61,49,154)
sRGB
(0.227,0.651,0.427)
HEX8
#3aa66dff
CSS Name
Decimal
058166109

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
48%
Hue
148°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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