The Brook opposite Practical Buffering

#4b8162 RGB(75,129,98)

About this color

The Brook opposite Practical Buffering is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #4b8162 on the color spectrum.

#4b8162RGB(75, 129, 98)

HSL 146° · 26% saturation · 40% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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 Brook opposite Practical Buffering
HEX
#4b8162
RGB
rgb(75,129,98)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,50.6%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(146,26%,40%)
HSV
hsv(146,42%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,0,24,49)
LAB
lab(50,-25,11)
LCH
lch(50,27,156)
sRGB
(0.294,0.506,0.384)
HEX8
#4b8162ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075129098

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
26%
Hue
146°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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