The Weighted Border from the Toiling

#759f85 RGB(117,159,133)

About this color

The Weighted Border from the Toiling is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #759f85 on the color spectrum.

#759f85RGB(117, 159, 133)

HSL 143° · 18% saturation · 54% 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 Weighted Border from the Toiling
HEX
#759f85
RGB
rgb(117,159,133)
RGB%
rgb(45.9%,62.4%,52.2%)
HSL
hsl(143,18%,54%)
HSV
hsv(143,26%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,0,16,38)
LAB
lab(62,-20,9)
LCH
lch(62,22,156)
sRGB
(0.459,0.624,0.522)
HEX8
#759f85ff
CSS Name
Decimal
117159133

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
18%
Hue
143°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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