Frank Canyon down the Pausing

#56c02a RGB(86,192,42)

About this color

Frank Canyon down the Pausing is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #56c02a on the color spectrum.

#56c02aRGB(86, 192, 42)

HSL 102° · 64% saturation · 46% 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
Frank Canyon down the Pausing
HEX
#56c02a
RGB
rgb(86,192,42)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,75.3%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(102,64%,46%)
HSV
hsv(102,78%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,0,78,25)
LAB
lab(69,-56,61)
LCH
lch(69,83,133)
sRGB
(0.337,0.753,0.165)
HEX8
#56c02aff
CSS Name
Decimal
086192042

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
64%
Hue
102°
Chroma
83
Temperature
WarmCool
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