The Brook of Solid within Turning

#42ad57 RGB(66,173,87)

About this color

The Brook of Solid within Turning settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #42ad57, RGB(66, 173, 87).

#42ad57RGB(66, 173, 87)

HSL 132° · 45% saturation · 47% 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 of Solid within Turning
HEX
#42ad57
RGB
rgb(66,173,87)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,67.8%,34.1%)
HSL
hsl(132,45%,47%)
HSV
hsv(132,62%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,0,50,32)
LAB
lab(63,-49,35)
LCH
lch(63,60,144)
sRGB
(0.259,0.678,0.341)
HEX8
#42ad57ff
CSS Name
Decimal
066173087

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
45%
Hue
132°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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