The Cultivated Cape by Arching

#68b170 RGB(104,177,112)

About this color

The Cultivated Cape by Arching carries its coordinates at #68b170: a medium green with moderate saturation.

#68b170RGB(104, 177, 112)

HSL 127° · 32% saturation · 55% 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

Practically, this medium green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Cultivated Cape by Arching
HEX
#68b170
RGB
rgb(104,177,112)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,69.4%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(127,32%,55%)
HSV
hsv(127,41%,69%)
CMYK
cmyk(41,0,37,31)
LAB
lab(66,-37,26)
LCH
lch(66,45,145)
sRGB
(0.408,0.694,0.439)
HEX8
#68b170ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104177112

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
32%
Hue
127°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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