When Grounded Arch before Reaching

#59bc6e RGB(89,188,110)

About this color

When Grounded Arch before Reaching is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #59bc6e on the color spectrum.

#59bc6eRGB(89, 188, 110)

HSL 133° · 42% saturation · 54% 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 Grounded Arch before Reaching
HEX
#59bc6e
RGB
rgb(89,188,110)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,73.7%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(133,42%,54%)
HSV
hsv(133,53%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,0,41,26)
LAB
lab(69,-46,31)
LCH
lch(69,55,146)
sRGB
(0.349,0.737,0.431)
HEX8
#59bc6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
089188110

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
42%
Hue
133°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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