The Balanced Acre with the Continuing

#509f35 RGB(80,159,53)

About this color

The Balanced Acre with the Continuing is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #509f35 on the color spectrum.

#509f35RGB(80, 159, 53)

HSL 105° · 50% saturation · 42% 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
The Balanced Acre with the Continuing
HEX
#509f35
RGB
rgb(80,159,53)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,62.4%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(105,50%,42%)
HSV
hsv(105,67%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,0,67,38)
LAB
lab(59,-44,46)
LCH
lch(59,64,134)
sRGB
(0.314,0.624,0.208)
HEX8
#509f35ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080159053

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
50%
Hue
105°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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