The Tender Border within the Bordering

#5ea475 RGB(94,164,117)

About this color

The Tender Border within the Bordering settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #5ea475, RGB(94, 164, 117).

#5ea475RGB(94, 164, 117)

HSL 140° · 28% saturation · 51% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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
The Tender Border within the Bordering
HEX
#5ea475
RGB
rgb(94,164,117)
RGB%
rgb(36.9%,64.3%,45.9%)
HSL
hsl(140,28%,51%)
HSV
hsv(140,43%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,0,29,36)
LAB
lab(62,-33,18)
LCH
lch(62,38,151)
sRGB
(0.369,0.643,0.459)
HEX8
#5ea475ff
CSS Name
Decimal
094164117

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
28%
Hue
140°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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