Sensible Border upon Lasting

#78bb7c RGB(120,187,124)

About this color

Sensible Border upon Lasting is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #78bb7c on the color spectrum.

#78bb7cRGB(120, 187, 124)

HSL 124° · 33% 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 formats

Name
Sensible Border upon Lasting
HEX
#78bb7c
RGB
rgb(120,187,124)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,73.3%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(124,33%,60%)
HSV
hsv(124,36%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,34,27)
LAB
lab(70,-34,25)
LCH
lch(70,42,144)
sRGB
(0.471,0.733,0.486)
HEX8
#78bb7cff
CSS Name
Decimal
120187124

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
33%
Hue
124°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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