What the Bay until Humble Pausing

#46d179 RGB(70,209,121)

About this color

What the Bay until Humble Pausing is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #46d179 on the color spectrum.

#46d179RGB(70, 209, 121)

HSL 142° · 60% saturation · 55% 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
What the Bay until Humble Pausing
HEX
#46d179
RGB
rgb(70,209,121)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,82%,47.5%)
HSL
hsl(142,60%,55%)
HSV
hsv(142,67%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,0,42,18)
LAB
lab(75,-57,33)
LCH
lch(75,66,150)
sRGB
(0.275,0.82,0.475)
HEX8
#46d179ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070209121

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
60%
Hue
142°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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