The Brook before Sound Continuing

#558252 RGB(85,130,82)

About this color

The Brook before Sound Continuing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #558252, RGB(85, 130, 82).

#558252RGB(85, 130, 82)

HSL 116° · 23% saturation · 42% 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
The Brook before Sound Continuing
HEX
#558252
RGB
rgb(85,130,82)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,51%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(116,23%,42%)
HSV
hsv(116,37%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,0,37,49)
LAB
lab(50,-26,21)
LCH
lch(50,33,141)
sRGB
(0.333,0.51,0.322)
HEX8
#558252ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085130082

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
23%
Hue
116°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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