When the Firm Border amid Tying

#748d68 RGB(116,141,104)

About this color

When the Firm Border amid Tying is a medium-dark green with a muted character, positioned at #748d68 on the color spectrum.

#748d68RGB(116, 141, 104)

HSL 101° · 15% saturation · 48% 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
When the Firm Border amid Tying
HEX
#748d68
RGB
rgb(116,141,104)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,55.3%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(101,15%,48%)
HSV
hsv(101,26%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(18,0,26,45)
LAB
lab(56,-16,17)
LCH
lch(56,23,133)
sRGB
(0.455,0.553,0.408)
HEX8
#748d68ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116141104

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
15%
Hue
101°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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