Rooted Bog between Sowing

#6a9f3c RGB(106,159,60)

About this color

Rooted Bog between Sowing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #6a9f3c, RGB(106, 159, 60).

#6a9f3cRGB(106, 159, 60)

HSL 92° · 45% 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
Rooted Bog between Sowing
HEX
#6a9f3c
RGB
rgb(106,159,60)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,62.4%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(92,45%,43%)
HSV
hsv(92,62%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,0,62,38)
LAB
lab(60,-35,45)
LCH
lch(60,57,128)
sRGB
(0.416,0.624,0.235)
HEX8
#6a9f3cff
CSS Name
Decimal
106159060

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
45%
Hue
92°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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