Olive Bog out the Passing

#56c281 RGB(86,194,129)

About this color

Olive Bog out the Passing is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #56c281 on the color spectrum.

#56c281RGB(86, 194, 129)

HSL 144° · 47% 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
Olive Bog out the Passing
HEX
#56c281
RGB
rgb(86,194,129)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,76.1%,50.6%)
HSL
hsl(144,47%,55%)
HSV
hsv(144,56%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,0,34,24)
LAB
lab(71,-46,24)
LCH
lch(71,52,152)
sRGB
(0.337,0.761,0.506)
HEX8
#56c281ff
CSS Name
Decimal
086194129

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
47%
Hue
144°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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