The Hewn Border atop the Learning

#60a625 RGB(96,166,37)

About this color

The Hewn Border atop the Learning carries its coordinates at #60a625: a medium-dark green with vivid saturation.

#60a625RGB(96, 166, 37)

HSL 93° · 64% saturation · 40% 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

Practically, this medium-dark green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Hewn Border atop the Learning
HEX
#60a625
RGB
rgb(96,166,37)
RGB%
rgb(37.6%,65.1%,14.5%)
HSL
hsl(93,64%,40%)
HSV
hsv(93,78%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,0,78,35)
LAB
lab(62,-43,55)
LCH
lch(62,70,128)
sRGB
(0.376,0.651,0.145)
HEX8
#60a625ff
CSS Name
Decimal
096166037

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
64%
Hue
93°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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