The Basin into Thick Lining

#48ea2d RGB(72,234,45)

About this color

The Basin into Thick Lining is a medium green with a intense character, positioned at #48ea2d on the color spectrum.

#48ea2dRGB(72, 234, 45)

HSL 111° · 82% 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
The Basin into Thick Lining
HEX
#48ea2d
RGB
rgb(72,234,45)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,91.8%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(111,82%,55%)
HSV
hsv(111,81%,92%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,0,81,8)
LAB
lab(82,-73,72)
LCH
lch(82,103,135)
sRGB
(0.282,0.918,0.176)
HEX8
#48ea2dff
CSS Name
Decimal
072234045

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
82%
Hue
111°
Chroma
103
Temperature
WarmCool
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