The Bluff up Time-honored Sounding

#568652 RGB(86,134,82)

About this color

The Bluff up Time-honored Sounding is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #568652 on the color spectrum.

#568652RGB(86, 134, 82)

HSL 115° · 24% 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 Bluff up Time-honored Sounding
HEX
#568652
RGB
rgb(86,134,82)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,52.5%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(115,24%,42%)
HSV
hsv(115,39%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,39,47)
LAB
lab(51,-27,23)
LCH
lch(51,35,140)
sRGB
(0.337,0.525,0.322)
HEX8
#568652ff
CSS Name
Decimal
086134082

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
24%
Hue
115°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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