When Certain Bluff During Drawing

#40aa73 RGB(64,170,115)

About this color

When Certain Bluff During Drawing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #40aa73, RGB(64, 170, 115).

#40aa73RGB(64, 170, 115)

HSL 149° · 45% saturation · 46% 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 Certain Bluff During Drawing
HEX
#40aa73
RGB
rgb(64,170,115)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,66.7%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(149,45%,46%)
HSV
hsv(149,62%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,0,32,33)
LAB
lab(63,-43,20)
LCH
lch(63,47,155)
sRGB
(0.251,0.667,0.451)
HEX8
#40aa73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064170115

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
45%
Hue
149°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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