When Toasted Brook atop Standing

#42bd3e RGB(66,189,62)

About this color

When Toasted Brook atop Standing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #42bd3e, RGB(66, 189, 62).

#42bd3eRGB(66, 189, 62)

HSL 118° · 51% saturation · 49% 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 Toasted Brook atop Standing
HEX
#42bd3e
RGB
rgb(66,189,62)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,74.1%,24.3%)
HSL
hsl(118,51%,49%)
HSV
hsv(118,67%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,0,67,26)
LAB
lab(68,-58,52)
LCH
lch(68,78,138)
sRGB
(0.259,0.741,0.243)
HEX8
#42bd3eff
CSS Name
Decimal
066189062

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
51%
Hue
118°
Chroma
78
Temperature
WarmCool
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