The Distant Brook before Collecting

#4e9040 RGB(78,144,64)

About this color

The Distant Brook before Collecting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #4e9040, RGB(78, 144, 64).

#4e9040RGB(78, 144, 64)

HSL 109° · 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

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 Distant Brook before Collecting
HEX
#4e9040
RGB
rgb(78,144,64)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,56.5%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(109,38%,41%)
HSV
hsv(109,56%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,56,44)
LAB
lab(54,-37,36)
LCH
lch(54,52,136)
sRGB
(0.306,0.565,0.251)
HEX8
#4e9040ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078144064

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
38%
Hue
109°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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