The Acre through Rooted Adjusting

#608452 RGB(96,132,82)

About this color

The Acre through Rooted Adjusting is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #608452 on the color spectrum.

#608452RGB(96, 132, 82)

HSL 103° · 23% saturation · 42% 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
The Acre through Rooted Adjusting
HEX
#608452
RGB
rgb(96,132,82)
RGB%
rgb(37.6%,51.8%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(103,23%,42%)
HSV
hsv(103,38%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,0,38,48)
LAB
lab(51,-23,23)
LCH
lch(51,33,135)
sRGB
(0.376,0.518,0.322)
HEX8
#608452ff
CSS Name
Decimal
096132082

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
23%
Hue
103°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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