Earthen Bluff into the Pausing

#63836a RGB(99,131,106)

About this color

Earthen Bluff into the Pausing is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #63836a on the color spectrum.

#63836aRGB(99, 131, 106)

HSL 133° · 14% 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
Earthen Bluff into the Pausing
HEX
#63836a
RGB
rgb(99,131,106)
RGB%
rgb(38.8%,51.4%,41.6%)
HSL
hsl(133,14%,45%)
HSV
hsv(133,24%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,0,19,49)
LAB
lab(52,-17,10)
LCH
lch(52,20,150)
sRGB
(0.388,0.514,0.416)
HEX8
#63836aff
CSS Name
Decimal
099131106

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
14%
Hue
133°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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