The Acre without Mossbacked Keeping

#6a9942 RGB(106,153,66)

About this color

The Acre without Mossbacked Keeping settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #6a9942, RGB(106, 153, 66).

#6a9942RGB(106, 153, 66)

HSL 92° · 40% saturation · 43% 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 formats

Name
The Acre without Mossbacked Keeping
HEX
#6a9942
RGB
rgb(106,153,66)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,60%,25.9%)
HSL
hsl(92,40%,43%)
HSV
hsv(92,57%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,0,57,40)
LAB
lab(58,-31,40)
LCH
lch(58,51,128)
sRGB
(0.416,0.6,0.259)
HEX8
#6a9942ff
CSS Name
Decimal
106153066

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
40%
Hue
92°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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