The Solid Alcove behind the Staying

#688b55 RGB(104,139,85)

About this color

The Solid Alcove behind the Staying is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #688b55 on the color spectrum.

#688b55RGB(104, 139, 85)

HSL 99° · 24% 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
The Solid Alcove behind the Staying
HEX
#688b55
RGB
rgb(104,139,85)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,54.5%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(99,24%,44%)
HSV
hsv(99,39%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,0,39,45)
LAB
lab(54,-23,25)
LCH
lch(54,34,133)
sRGB
(0.408,0.545,0.333)
HEX8
#688b55ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104139085

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
24%
Hue
99°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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