The Substantial Border off Drawing

#4a9040 RGB(74,144,64)

About this color

The Substantial Border off Drawing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #4a9040, RGB(74, 144, 64).

#4a9040RGB(74, 144, 64)

HSL 113° · 38% saturation · 41% 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 Substantial Border off Drawing
HEX
#4a9040
RGB
rgb(74,144,64)
RGB%
rgb(29%,56.5%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(113,38%,41%)
HSV
hsv(113,56%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,0,56,44)
LAB
lab(54,-38,35)
LCH
lch(54,52,137)
sRGB
(0.29,0.565,0.251)
HEX8
#4a9040ff
CSS Name
Decimal
074144064

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
38%
Hue
113°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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