Amber Border down Buffering

#6d7966 RGB(109,121,102)

About this color

Amber Border down Buffering settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #6d7966, RGB(109, 121, 102).

#6d7966RGB(109, 121, 102)

HSL 98° · 9% saturation · 44% 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
Amber Border down Buffering
HEX
#6d7966
RGB
rgb(109,121,102)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,47.5%,40%)
HSL
hsl(98,9%,44%)
HSV
hsv(98,16%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(10,0,16,53)
LAB
lab(49,-8,9)
LCH
lch(49,12,132)
sRGB
(0.427,0.475,0.4)
HEX8
#6d7966ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109121102

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
9%
Hue
98°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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