When the Old-fashioned Arch amidst Shifting

#569e38 RGB(86,158,56)

About this color

When the Old-fashioned Arch amidst Shifting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #569e38, RGB(86, 158, 56).

#569e38RGB(86, 158, 56)

HSL 102° · 48% 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
When the Old-fashioned Arch amidst Shifting
HEX
#569e38
RGB
rgb(86,158,56)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,62%,22%)
HSL
hsl(102,48%,42%)
HSV
hsv(102,65%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,65,38)
LAB
lab(59,-42,45)
LCH
lch(59,62,133)
sRGB
(0.337,0.62,0.22)
HEX8
#569e38ff
CSS Name
Decimal
086158056

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
48%
Hue
102°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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