When Rough Basin past Clearing

#70977e RGB(112,151,126)

About this color

When Rough Basin past Clearing settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #70977e, RGB(112, 151, 126).

#70977eRGB(112, 151, 126)

HSL 142° · 16% saturation · 52% 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
When Rough Basin past Clearing
HEX
#70977e
RGB
rgb(112,151,126)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,59.2%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(142,16%,52%)
HSV
hsv(142,26%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,0,17,41)
LAB
lab(59,-19,9)
LCH
lch(59,21,155)
sRGB
(0.439,0.592,0.494)
HEX8
#70977eff
CSS Name
Decimal
112151126

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
16%
Hue
142°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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