Olive Bog without the Passing

#4ecc51 RGB(78,204,81)

About this color

Olive Bog without the Passing settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #4ecc51, RGB(78, 204, 81).

#4ecc51RGB(78, 204, 81)

HSL 121° · 55% saturation · 55% 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
Olive Bog without the Passing
HEX
#4ecc51
RGB
rgb(78,204,81)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,80%,31.8%)
HSL
hsl(121,55%,55%)
HSV
hsv(121,62%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,0,60,20)
LAB
lab(73,-59,50)
LCH
lch(73,77,140)
sRGB
(0.306,0.8,0.318)
HEX8
#4ecc51ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078204081

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
55%
Hue
121°
Chroma
77
Temperature
WarmCool
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