When the Changeless Border underneath Casting

#5a8868 RGB(90,136,104)

About this color

When the Changeless Border underneath Casting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #5a8868, RGB(90, 136, 104).

#5a8868RGB(90, 136, 104)

HSL 138° · 20% saturation · 44% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Changeless Border underneath Casting
HEX
#5a8868
RGB
rgb(90,136,104)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,53.3%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(138,20%,44%)
HSV
hsv(138,34%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,0,24,47)
LAB
lab(53,-23,12)
LCH
lch(53,26,152)
sRGB
(0.353,0.533,0.408)
HEX8
#5a8868ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090136104

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
20%
Hue
138°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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