When Self-possessed Basin atop Setting

#778d7e RGB(119,141,126)

About this color

When Self-possessed Basin atop Setting is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #778d7e on the color spectrum.

#778d7eRGB(119, 141, 126)

HSL 139° · 9% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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
When Self-possessed Basin atop Setting
HEX
#778d7e
RGB
rgb(119,141,126)
RGB%
rgb(46.7%,55.3%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(139,9%,51%)
HSV
hsv(139,16%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,0,11,45)
LAB
lab(57,-11,5)
LCH
lch(57,12,156)
sRGB
(0.467,0.553,0.494)
HEX8
#778d7eff
CSS Name
Decimal
119141126

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
9%
Hue
139°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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