When the Distant Brook behind Abiding

#6a9d58 RGB(106,157,88)

About this color

When the Distant Brook behind Abiding is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #6a9d58 on the color spectrum.

#6a9d58RGB(106, 157, 88)

HSL 104° · 28% saturation · 48% 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 Distant Brook behind Abiding
HEX
#6a9d58
RGB
rgb(106,157,88)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,61.6%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(104,28%,48%)
HSV
hsv(104,44%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,0,44,38)
LAB
lab(60,-30,31)
LCH
lch(60,43,134)
sRGB
(0.416,0.616,0.345)
HEX8
#6a9d58ff
CSS Name
Decimal
106157088

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
28%
Hue
104°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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