The Venerable Border in Measuring

#468f4b RGB(70,143,75)

About this color

The Venerable Border in Measuring is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #468f4b on the color spectrum.

#468f4bRGB(70, 143, 75)

HSL 124° · 34% saturation · 42% 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 Venerable Border in Measuring
HEX
#468f4b
RGB
rgb(70,143,75)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,56.1%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(124,34%,42%)
HSV
hsv(124,51%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,0,48,44)
LAB
lab(53,-38,29)
LCH
lch(53,48,143)
sRGB
(0.275,0.561,0.294)
HEX8
#468f4bff
CSS Name
Decimal
070143075

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
34%
Hue
124°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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