When the Unflappable Arch behind Working

#5bbc58 RGB(91,188,88)

About this color

When the Unflappable Arch behind Working is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #5bbc58 on the color spectrum.

#5bbc58RGB(91, 188, 88)

HSL 118° · 43% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Unflappable Arch behind Working
HEX
#5bbc58
RGB
rgb(91,188,88)
RGB%
rgb(35.7%,73.7%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(118,43%,54%)
HSV
hsv(118,53%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,0,53,26)
LAB
lab(69,-49,42)
LCH
lch(69,65,139)
sRGB
(0.357,0.737,0.345)
HEX8
#5bbc58ff
CSS Name
Decimal
091188088

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
43%
Hue
118°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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