Old-fashioned Basin for Enduring

#60de16 RGB(96,222,22)

About this color

Old-fashioned Basin for Enduring is a medium-dark green with a intense character, positioned at #60de16 on the color spectrum.

#60de16RGB(96, 222, 22)

HSL 98° · 82% saturation · 48% 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
Old-fashioned Basin for Enduring
HEX
#60de16
RGB
rgb(96,222,22)
RGB%
rgb(37.6%,87.1%,8.6%)
HSL
hsl(98,82%,48%)
HSV
hsv(98,90%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,0,90,13)
LAB
lab(79,-65,74)
LCH
lch(79,98,131)
sRGB
(0.376,0.871,0.086)
HEX8
#60de16ff
CSS Name
Decimal
096222022

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
82%
Hue
98°
Chroma
98
Temperature
WarmCool
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