The Brook after Earthy Sharing

#3ea26d RGB(62,162,109)

About this color

The Brook after Earthy Sharing is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #3ea26d on the color spectrum.

#3ea26dRGB(62, 162, 109)

HSL 148° · 45% 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

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
The Brook after Earthy Sharing
HEX
#3ea26d
RGB
rgb(62,162,109)
RGB%
rgb(24.3%,63.5%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(148,45%,44%)
HSV
hsv(148,62%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,0,33,36)
LAB
lab(60,-42,19)
LCH
lch(60,46,156)
sRGB
(0.243,0.635,0.427)
HEX8
#3ea26dff
CSS Name
Decimal
062162109

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
45%
Hue
148°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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