When Frank Basin Since Reckoning

#53aa23 RGB(83,170,35)

About this color

When Frank Basin Since Reckoning settles into a medium-dark green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #53aa23, RGB(83, 170, 35).

#53aa23RGB(83, 170, 35)

HSL 99° · 66% saturation · 40% 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
When Frank Basin Since Reckoning
HEX
#53aa23
RGB
rgb(83,170,35)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,66.7%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(99,66%,40%)
HSV
hsv(99,79%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,0,79,33)
LAB
lab(62,-49,57)
LCH
lch(62,75,131)
sRGB
(0.325,0.667,0.137)
HEX8
#53aa23ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083170035

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
66%
Hue
99°
Chroma
75
Temperature
WarmCool
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