Permanent Bluff Around Knotting

#4abc4c RGB(74,188,76)

About this color

Permanent Bluff Around Knotting is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #4abc4c on the color spectrum.

#4abc4cRGB(74, 188, 76)

HSL 121° · 46% saturation · 51% 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
Permanent Bluff Around Knotting
HEX
#4abc4c
RGB
rgb(74,188,76)
RGB%
rgb(29%,73.7%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(121,46%,51%)
HSV
hsv(121,61%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,0,60,26)
LAB
lab(68,-54,46)
LCH
lch(68,71,140)
sRGB
(0.29,0.737,0.298)
HEX8
#4abc4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
074188076

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
46%
Hue
121°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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