When Slow Arch beneath Knitting

#78d963 RGB(120,217,99)

About this color

When Slow Arch beneath Knitting is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #78d963 on the color spectrum.

#78d963RGB(120, 217, 99)

HSL 109° · 61% saturation · 62% 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
When Slow Arch beneath Knitting
HEX
#78d963
RGB
rgb(120,217,99)
RGB%
rgb(47.1%,85.1%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(109,61%,62%)
HSV
hsv(109,54%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,0,54,15)
LAB
lab(79,-51,49)
LCH
lch(79,71,136)
sRGB
(0.471,0.851,0.388)
HEX8
#78d963ff
CSS Name
Decimal
120217099

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
61%
Hue
109°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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