What the Arch beyond Slow Flowing

#538a49 RGB(83,138,73)

About this color

What the Arch beyond Slow Flowing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #538a49, RGB(83, 138, 73).

#538a49RGB(83, 138, 73)

HSL 111° · 31% 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 formats

Name
What the Arch beyond Slow Flowing
HEX
#538a49
RGB
rgb(83,138,73)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,54.1%,28.6%)
HSL
hsl(111,31%,41%)
HSV
hsv(111,47%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,0,47,46)
LAB
lab(52,-32,29)
LCH
lch(52,43,138)
sRGB
(0.325,0.541,0.286)
HEX8
#538a49ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083138073

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
31%
Hue
111°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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