Shaped Border beneath the Dividing

#74bd8a RGB(116,189,138)

About this color

Shaped Border beneath the Dividing is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #74bd8a on the color spectrum.

#74bd8aRGB(116, 189, 138)

HSL 138° · 36% saturation · 60% 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
Shaped Border beneath the Dividing
HEX
#74bd8a
RGB
rgb(116,189,138)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,74.1%,54.1%)
HSL
hsl(138,36%,60%)
HSV
hsv(138,39%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,0,27,26)
LAB
lab(71,-34,19)
LCH
lch(71,39,151)
sRGB
(0.455,0.741,0.541)
HEX8
#74bd8aff
CSS Name
Decimal
116189138

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
36%
Hue
138°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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