The Humble Border During the Sounding

#55e255 RGB(85,226,85)

About this color

The Humble Border During the Sounding is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #55e255 on the color spectrum.

#55e255RGB(85, 226, 85)

HSL 120° · 71% saturation · 61% 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 Humble Border During the Sounding
HEX
#55e255
RGB
rgb(85,226,85)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,88.6%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(120,71%,61%)
HSV
hsv(120,62%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,0,62,11)
LAB
lab(80,-65,56)
LCH
lch(80,86,139)
sRGB
(0.333,0.886,0.333)
HEX8
#55e255ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085226085

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
71%
Hue
120°
Chroma
86
Temperature
WarmCool
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