The Bluff underneath Lean Steadying

#668f6d RGB(102,143,109)

About this color

The Bluff underneath Lean Steadying settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #668f6d, RGB(102, 143, 109).

#668f6dRGB(102, 143, 109)

HSL 130° · 17% 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
The Bluff underneath Lean Steadying
HEX
#668f6d
RGB
rgb(102,143,109)
RGB%
rgb(40%,56.1%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(130,17%,48%)
HSV
hsv(130,29%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,0,24,44)
LAB
lab(56,-21,14)
LCH
lch(56,25,146)
sRGB
(0.4,0.561,0.427)
HEX8
#668f6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
102143109

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
17%
Hue
130°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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