When the Slow Bluff without Spinning

#42d158 RGB(66,209,88)

About this color

When the Slow Bluff without Spinning settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #42d158, RGB(66, 209, 88).

#42d158RGB(66, 209, 88)

HSL 129° · 61% saturation · 54% 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 the Slow Bluff without Spinning
HEX
#42d158
RGB
rgb(66,209,88)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,82%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(129,61%,54%)
HSV
hsv(129,68%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,0,58,18)
LAB
lab(74,-62,48)
LCH
lch(74,78,142)
sRGB
(0.259,0.82,0.345)
HEX8
#42d158ff
CSS Name
Decimal
066209088

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
61%
Hue
129°
Chroma
78
Temperature
WarmCool
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