When Sandy Brook Inside Adjusting

#507c63 RGB(80,124,99)

About this color

When Sandy Brook Inside Adjusting is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #507c63 on the color spectrum.

#507c63RGB(80, 124, 99)

HSL 146° · 22% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sandy Brook Inside Adjusting
HEX
#507c63
RGB
rgb(80,124,99)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,48.6%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(146,22%,40%)
HSV
hsv(146,35%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,0,20,51)
LAB
lab(48,-21,9)
LCH
lch(48,23,157)
sRGB
(0.314,0.486,0.388)
HEX8
#507c63ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080124099

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
22%
Hue
146°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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