The Brook outside Muffled Mending

#7b987d RGB(123,152,125)

About this color

The Brook outside Muffled Mending settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #7b987d, RGB(123, 152, 125).

#7b987dRGB(123, 152, 125)

HSL 124° · 12% 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 Brook outside Muffled Mending
HEX
#7b987d
RGB
rgb(123,152,125)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,59.6%,49%)
HSL
hsl(124,12%,54%)
HSV
hsv(124,19%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(19,0,18,40)
LAB
lab(60,-16,11)
LCH
lch(60,19,145)
sRGB
(0.482,0.596,0.49)
HEX8
#7b987dff
CSS Name
Decimal
123152125

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
12%
Hue
124°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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