The Dependable Arch under Waiting

#42d17b RGB(66,209,123)

About this color

The Dependable Arch under Waiting settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #42d17b, RGB(66, 209, 123).

#42d17bRGB(66, 209, 123)

HSL 144° · 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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 Dependable Arch under Waiting
HEX
#42d17b
RGB
rgb(66,209,123)
RGB%
rgb(25.9%,82%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(144,61%,54%)
HSV
hsv(144,68%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,0,41,18)
LAB
lab(75,-57,32)
LCH
lch(75,65,151)
sRGB
(0.259,0.82,0.482)
HEX8
#42d17bff
CSS Name
Decimal
066209123

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
61%
Hue
144°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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