Substantial Bluff across Buffering

#68987c RGB(104,152,124)

About this color

Substantial Bluff across Buffering is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #68987c on the color spectrum.

#68987cRGB(104, 152, 124)

HSL 145° · 19% saturation · 50% 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
Substantial Bluff across Buffering
HEX
#68987c
RGB
rgb(104,152,124)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,59.6%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(145,19%,50%)
HSV
hsv(145,32%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,0,18,40)
LAB
lab(59,-22,10)
LCH
lch(59,24,156)
sRGB
(0.408,0.596,0.486)
HEX8
#68987cff
CSS Name
Decimal
104152124

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
19%
Hue
145°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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