The Methodical Brook via the Settling

#6fa385 RGB(111,163,133)

About this color

The Methodical Brook via the Settling is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #6fa385 on the color spectrum.

#6fa385RGB(111, 163, 133)

HSL 145° · 22% saturation · 54% 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 Methodical Brook via the Settling
HEX
#6fa385
RGB
rgb(111,163,133)
RGB%
rgb(43.5%,63.9%,52.2%)
HSL
hsl(145,22%,54%)
HSV
hsv(145,32%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,0,18,36)
LAB
lab(63,-24,10)
LCH
lch(63,26,157)
sRGB
(0.435,0.639,0.522)
HEX8
#6fa385ff
CSS Name
Decimal
111163133

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
22%
Hue
145°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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