When the Solid Canyon from Cycling

#689658 RGB(104,150,88)

About this color

When the Solid Canyon from Cycling settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #689658, RGB(104, 150, 88).

#689658RGB(104, 150, 88)

HSL 105° · 26% saturation · 47% 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 Solid Canyon from Cycling
HEX
#689658
RGB
rgb(104,150,88)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,58.8%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(105,26%,47%)
HSV
hsv(105,41%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,0,41,41)
LAB
lab(58,-28,28)
LCH
lch(58,40,135)
sRGB
(0.408,0.588,0.345)
HEX8
#689658ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104150088

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
26%
Hue
105°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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