Frank Brook until the Spanning

#478351 RGB(71,131,81)

About this color

Frank Brook until the Spanning settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #478351, RGB(71, 131, 81).

#478351RGB(71, 131, 81)

HSL 130° · 30% 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
Frank Brook until the Spanning
HEX
#478351
RGB
rgb(71,131,81)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,51.4%,31.8%)
HSL
hsl(130,30%,40%)
HSV
hsv(130,46%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,38,49)
LAB
lab(50,-31,21)
LCH
lch(50,37,146)
sRGB
(0.278,0.514,0.318)
HEX8
#478351ff
CSS Name
Decimal
071131081

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
30%
Hue
130°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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