The Equable Basin betwixt Curing

#749960 RGB(116,153,96)

About this color

The Equable Basin betwixt Curing settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #749960, RGB(116, 153, 96).

#749960RGB(116, 153, 96)

HSL 99° · 23% saturation · 49% 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 Equable Basin betwixt Curing
HEX
#749960
RGB
rgb(116,153,96)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,60%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(99,23%,49%)
HSV
hsv(99,37%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,0,37,40)
LAB
lab(59,-24,26)
LCH
lch(59,35,133)
sRGB
(0.455,0.6,0.376)
HEX8
#749960ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116153096

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
23%
Hue
99°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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