Practical Canyon for Bordering

#5d895c RGB(93,137,92)

About this color

Practical Canyon for Bordering settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #5d895c, RGB(93, 137, 92).

#5d895cRGB(93, 137, 92)

HSL 119° · 20% saturation · 45% 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
Practical Canyon for Bordering
HEX
#5d895c
RGB
rgb(93,137,92)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,53.7%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(119,20%,45%)
HSV
hsv(119,33%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,0,33,46)
LAB
lab(53,-25,19)
LCH
lch(53,31,143)
sRGB
(0.365,0.537,0.361)
HEX8
#5d895cff
CSS Name
Decimal
093137092

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
20%
Hue
119°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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