What the Bluff within Matronly Joining

#5aae79 RGB(90,174,121)

About this color

What the Bluff within Matronly Joining is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #5aae79 on the color spectrum.

#5aae79RGB(90, 174, 121)

HSL 142° · 34% saturation · 52% 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
What the Bluff within Matronly Joining
HEX
#5aae79
RGB
rgb(90,174,121)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,68.2%,47.5%)
HSL
hsl(142,34%,52%)
HSV
hsv(142,48%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,0,30,32)
LAB
lab(65,-38,20)
LCH
lch(65,43,152)
sRGB
(0.353,0.682,0.475)
HEX8
#5aae79ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090174121

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
34%
Hue
142°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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