What the Bluff in Lean Grading

#739e69 RGB(115,158,105)

About this color

What the Bluff in Lean Grading settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #739e69, RGB(115, 158, 105).

#739e69RGB(115, 158, 105)

HSL 109° · 21% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
What the Bluff in Lean Grading
HEX
#739e69
RGB
rgb(115,158,105)
RGB%
rgb(45.1%,62%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(109,21%,52%)
HSV
hsv(109,34%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,0,34,38)
LAB
lab(61,-25,23)
LCH
lch(61,34,137)
sRGB
(0.451,0.62,0.412)
HEX8
#739e69ff
CSS Name
Decimal
115158105

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
21%
Hue
109°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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