Late Brook behind Tending

#48da4c RGB(72,218,76)

About this color

Late Brook behind Tending is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #48da4c on the color spectrum.

#48da4cRGB(72, 218, 76)

HSL 122° · 66% saturation · 57% 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
Late Brook behind Tending
HEX
#48da4c
RGB
rgb(72,218,76)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,85.5%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(122,66%,57%)
HSV
hsv(122,67%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,0,65,15)
LAB
lab(77,-65,57)
LCH
lch(77,86,139)
sRGB
(0.282,0.855,0.298)
HEX8
#48da4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
072218076

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
66%
Hue
122°
Chroma
86
Temperature
WarmCool
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