When the Permanent Border beneath Spanning

#688958 RGB(104,137,88)

About this color

When the Permanent Border beneath Spanning settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #688958, RGB(104, 137, 88).

#688958RGB(104, 137, 88)

HSL 100° · 22% saturation · 44% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Permanent Border beneath Spanning
HEX
#688958
RGB
rgb(104,137,88)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,53.7%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(100,22%,44%)
HSV
hsv(100,36%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,0,36,46)
LAB
lab(54,-21,23)
LCH
lch(54,31,132)
sRGB
(0.408,0.537,0.345)
HEX8
#688958ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104137088

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
22%
Hue
100°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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