Subtle Canyon with the Centering

#6d967a RGB(109,150,122)

About this color

Subtle Canyon with the Centering settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #6d967a, RGB(109, 150, 122).

#6d967aRGB(109, 150, 122)

HSL 139° · 16% saturation · 51% 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
Subtle Canyon with the Centering
HEX
#6d967a
RGB
rgb(109,150,122)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,58.8%,47.8%)
HSL
hsl(139,16%,51%)
HSV
hsv(139,27%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,0,19,41)
LAB
lab(58,-20,10)
LCH
lch(58,22,153)
sRGB
(0.427,0.588,0.478)
HEX8
#6d967aff
CSS Name
Decimal
109150122

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
16%
Hue
139°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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