When Olive Basin down Staying

#64b97e RGB(100,185,126)

About this color

When Olive Basin down Staying is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #64b97e on the color spectrum.

#64b97eRGB(100, 185, 126)

HSL 138° · 38% saturation · 56% 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
When Olive Basin down Staying
HEX
#64b97e
RGB
rgb(100,185,126)
RGB%
rgb(39.2%,72.5%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(138,38%,56%)
HSV
hsv(138,46%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,0,32,27)
LAB
lab(69,-39,22)
LCH
lch(69,45,151)
sRGB
(0.392,0.725,0.494)
HEX8
#64b97eff
CSS Name
Decimal
100185126

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
38%
Hue
138°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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