Mellow Border off the Fording

#55cf4a RGB(85,207,74)

About this color

Mellow Border off the Fording settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #55cf4a, RGB(85, 207, 74).

#55cf4aRGB(85, 207, 74)

HSL 115° · 58% saturation · 55% 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
Mellow Border off the Fording
HEX
#55cf4a
RGB
rgb(85,207,74)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,81.2%,29%)
HSL
hsl(115,58%,55%)
HSV
hsv(115,64%,81%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,0,64,19)
LAB
lab(74,-59,54)
LCH
lch(74,80,138)
sRGB
(0.333,0.812,0.29)
HEX8
#55cf4aff
CSS Name
Decimal
085207074

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
58%
Hue
115°
Chroma
80
Temperature
WarmCool
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