Shaped Atoll through Anchoring

#50a52c RGB(80,165,44)

About this color

Shaped Atoll through Anchoring settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #50a52c, RGB(80, 165, 44).

#50a52cRGB(80, 165, 44)

HSL 102° · 58% 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

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
Shaped Atoll through Anchoring
HEX
#50a52c
RGB
rgb(80,165,44)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,64.7%,17.3%)
HSL
hsl(102,58%,41%)
HSV
hsv(102,73%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,0,73,35)
LAB
lab(61,-47,52)
LCH
lch(61,70,132)
sRGB
(0.314,0.647,0.173)
HEX8
#50a52cff
CSS Name
Decimal
080165044

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
58%
Hue
102°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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