Hardy Basin by Forming

#549d56 RGB(84,157,86)

About this color

Hardy Basin by Forming carries its coordinates at #549d56: a medium-dark green with moderate saturation.

#549d56RGB(84, 157, 86)

HSL 122° · 30% 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

Practically, this medium-dark 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
Hardy Basin by Forming
HEX
#549d56
RGB
rgb(84,157,86)
RGB%
rgb(32.9%,61.6%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(122,30%,47%)
HSV
hsv(122,46%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,45,38)
LAB
lab(59,-38,30)
LCH
lch(59,48,142)
sRGB
(0.329,0.616,0.337)
HEX8
#549d56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
084157086

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
30%
Hue
122°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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