The Forthright Arch out Guarding

#51c280 RGB(81,194,128)

About this color

The Forthright Arch out Guarding is a moderate, medium green tone, fixed at #51c280 in the RGB color space.

#51c280RGB(81, 194, 128)

HSL 145° · 48% saturation · 54% 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

Practically, this medium green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Forthright Arch out Guarding
HEX
#51c280
RGB
rgb(81,194,128)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,76.1%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(145,48%,54%)
HSV
hsv(145,58%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,0,34,24)
LAB
lab(71,-47,24)
LCH
lch(71,53,153)
sRGB
(0.318,0.761,0.502)
HEX8
#51c280ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081194128

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
48%
Hue
145°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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