Seemly Arch without Arching

#74a456 RGB(116,164,86)

About this color

Seemly Arch without Arching settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #74a456, RGB(116, 164, 86).

#74a456RGB(116, 164, 86)

HSL 97° · 31% 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
Seemly Arch without Arching
HEX
#74a456
RGB
rgb(116,164,86)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,64.3%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(97,31%,49%)
HSV
hsv(97,48%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,0,48,36)
LAB
lab(62,-30,35)
LCH
lch(62,46,131)
sRGB
(0.455,0.643,0.337)
HEX8
#74a456ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116164086

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
31%
Hue
97°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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