The Basin before Subtle Keeping

#6cbd1d RGB(108,189,29)

About this color

The Basin before Subtle Keeping is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #6cbd1d on the color spectrum.

#6cbd1dRGB(108, 189, 29)

HSL 90° · 73% 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 Basin before Subtle Keeping
HEX
#6cbd1d
RGB
rgb(108,189,29)
RGB%
rgb(42.4%,74.1%,11.4%)
HSL
hsl(90,73%,43%)
HSV
hsv(90,85%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,0,85,26)
LAB
lab(69,-49,65)
LCH
lch(69,81,127)
sRGB
(0.424,0.741,0.114)
HEX8
#6cbd1dff
CSS Name
Decimal
108189029

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
73%
Hue
90°
Chroma
81
Temperature
WarmCool
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