When Resolute Border from Pressing

#6caa6e RGB(108,170,110)

About this color

When Resolute Border from Pressing settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #6caa6e, RGB(108, 170, 110).

#6caa6eRGB(108, 170, 110)

HSL 122° · 27% 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

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 Resolute Border from Pressing
HEX
#6caa6e
RGB
rgb(108,170,110)
RGB%
rgb(42.4%,66.7%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(122,27%,55%)
HSV
hsv(122,36%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,35,33)
LAB
lab(64,-32,25)
LCH
lch(64,41,142)
sRGB
(0.424,0.667,0.431)
HEX8
#6caa6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
108170110

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
27%
Hue
122°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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