When Sure Brook into Layering

#7ea97e RGB(126,169,126)

About this color

When Sure Brook into Layering is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #7ea97e on the color spectrum.

#7ea97eRGB(126, 169, 126)

HSL 120° · 20% saturation · 58% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sure Brook into Layering
HEX
#7ea97e
RGB
rgb(126,169,126)
RGB%
rgb(49.4%,66.3%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(120,20%,58%)
HSV
hsv(120,25%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,0,25,34)
LAB
lab(65,-23,18)
LCH
lch(65,29,142)
sRGB
(0.494,0.663,0.494)
HEX8
#7ea97eff
CSS Name
Decimal
126169126

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
20%
Hue
120°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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