The Lean Brook behind the Engraving

#70ae65 RGB(112,174,101)

About this color

The Lean Brook behind the Engraving carries its coordinates at #70ae65: a medium green with moderate saturation.

#70ae65RGB(112, 174, 101)

HSL 111° · 31% 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

Practically, this medium green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 Lean Brook behind the Engraving
HEX
#70ae65
RGB
rgb(112,174,101)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,68.2%,39.6%)
HSL
hsl(111,31%,54%)
HSV
hsv(111,42%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,42,32)
LAB
lab(65,-34,31)
LCH
lch(65,46,138)
sRGB
(0.439,0.682,0.396)
HEX8
#70ae65ff
CSS Name
Decimal
112174101

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
31%
Hue
111°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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