The Tranquil Bluff up Keeping

#468b40 RGB(70,139,64)

About this color

The Tranquil Bluff up Keeping settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #468b40, RGB(70, 139, 64).

#468b40RGB(70, 139, 64)

HSL 115° · 37% saturation · 40% 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 Tranquil Bluff up Keeping
HEX
#468b40
RGB
rgb(70,139,64)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,54.5%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(115,37%,40%)
HSV
hsv(115,54%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,0,54,45)
LAB
lab(52,-38,33)
LCH
lch(52,50,139)
sRGB
(0.275,0.545,0.251)
HEX8
#468b40ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070139064

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
37%
Hue
115°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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