Equable Canyon out Extending

#509f6c RGB(80,159,108)

About this color

Equable Canyon out Extending settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #509f6c, RGB(80, 159, 108).

#509f6cRGB(80, 159, 108)

HSL 141° · 33% saturation · 47% 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
Equable Canyon out Extending
HEX
#509f6c
RGB
rgb(80,159,108)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,62.4%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(141,33%,47%)
HSV
hsv(141,50%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,0,32,38)
LAB
lab(60,-36,19)
LCH
lch(60,41,152)
sRGB
(0.314,0.624,0.424)
HEX8
#509f6cff
CSS Name
Decimal
080159108

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
33%
Hue
141°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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