When Equable Basin throughout Fitting

#499663 RGB(73,150,99)

About this color

When Equable Basin throughout Fitting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #499663, RGB(73, 150, 99).

#499663RGB(73, 150, 99)

HSL 140° · 35% saturation · 44% 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
When Equable Basin throughout Fitting
HEX
#499663
RGB
rgb(73,150,99)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,58.8%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(140,35%,44%)
HSV
hsv(140,51%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,0,34,41)
LAB
lab(56,-36,20)
LCH
lch(56,41,151)
sRGB
(0.286,0.588,0.388)
HEX8
#499663ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073150099

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
35%
Hue
140°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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