Nuanced Bog out Plowing

#83a58c RGB(131,165,140)

About this color

Nuanced Bog out Plowing is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #83a58c on the color spectrum.

#83a58cRGB(131, 165, 140)

HSL 136° · 16% 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 formats

Name
Nuanced Bog out Plowing
HEX
#83a58c
RGB
rgb(131,165,140)
RGB%
rgb(51.4%,64.7%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(136,16%,58%)
HSV
hsv(136,21%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(21,0,15,35)
LAB
lab(65,-17,9)
LCH
lch(65,19,152)
sRGB
(0.514,0.647,0.549)
HEX8
#83a58cff
CSS Name
Decimal
131165140

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
16%
Hue
136°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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