The Alcove throughout Composed Joining

#74f012 RGB(116,240,18)

About this color

The Alcove throughout Composed Joining settles into a medium green territory with a intense quality that feels neutral — captured at #74f012, RGB(116, 240, 18).

#74f012RGB(116, 240, 18)

HSL 94° · 88% saturation · 51% 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 Alcove throughout Composed Joining
HEX
#74f012
RGB
rgb(116,240,18)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,94.1%,7.1%)
HSL
hsl(94,88%,51%)
HSV
hsv(94,93%,94%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,0,93,6)
LAB
lab(85,-66,80)
LCH
lch(85,104,130)
sRGB
(0.455,0.941,0.071)
HEX8
#74f012ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116240018

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
88%
Hue
94°
Chroma
104
Temperature
WarmCool
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