Sensible Atoll off Distilling

#59a256 RGB(89,162,86)

About this color

Sensible Atoll off Distilling settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #59a256, RGB(89, 162, 86).

#59a256RGB(89, 162, 86)

HSL 118° · 31% saturation · 49% 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
Sensible Atoll off Distilling
HEX
#59a256
RGB
rgb(89,162,86)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,63.5%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(118,31%,49%)
HSV
hsv(118,47%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,0,47,36)
LAB
lab(60,-39,32)
LCH
lch(60,50,141)
sRGB
(0.349,0.635,0.337)
HEX8
#59a256ff
CSS Name
Decimal
089162086

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
31%
Hue
118°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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