Unflappable Brook onto the Bracing

#46956a RGB(70,149,106)

About this color

Unflappable Brook onto the Bracing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #46956a, RGB(70, 149, 106).

#46956aRGB(70, 149, 106)

HSL 147° · 36% saturation · 43% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Unflappable Brook onto the Bracing
HEX
#46956a
RGB
rgb(70,149,106)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,58.4%,41.6%)
HSL
hsl(147,36%,43%)
HSV
hsv(147,53%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,0,29,42)
LAB
lab(56,-35,15)
LCH
lch(56,38,157)
sRGB
(0.275,0.584,0.416)
HEX8
#46956aff
CSS Name
Decimal
070149106

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
36%
Hue
147°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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