When Firm Border behind Adjusting

#7e8f73 RGB(126,143,115)

About this color

When Firm Border behind Adjusting settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #7e8f73, RGB(126, 143, 115).

#7e8f73RGB(126, 143, 115)

HSL 96° · 11% 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

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 Firm Border behind Adjusting
HEX
#7e8f73
RGB
rgb(126,143,115)
RGB%
rgb(49.4%,56.1%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(96,11%,51%)
HSV
hsv(96,20%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,20,44)
LAB
lab(57,-12,13)
LCH
lch(57,18,133)
sRGB
(0.494,0.561,0.451)
HEX8
#7e8f73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
126143115

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
11%
Hue
96°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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