When Clear Canyon despite Forming

#40a45e RGB(64,164,94)

About this color

When Clear Canyon despite Forming settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #40a45e, RGB(64, 164, 94).

#40a45eRGB(64, 164, 94)

HSL 138° · 44% saturation · 45% 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
When Clear Canyon despite Forming
HEX
#40a45e
RGB
rgb(64,164,94)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,64.3%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(138,44%,45%)
HSV
hsv(138,61%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,0,43,36)
LAB
lab(60,-45,28)
LCH
lch(60,53,148)
sRGB
(0.251,0.643,0.369)
HEX8
#40a45eff
CSS Name
Decimal
064164094

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
44%
Hue
138°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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