When the Mild Bog opposite Lodging

#85a678 RGB(133,166,120)

About this color

When the Mild Bog opposite Lodging carries its coordinates at #85a678: a medium green with muted saturation.

#85a678RGB(133, 166, 120)

HSL 103° · 21% saturation · 56% 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

Practically, this medium green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 the Mild Bog opposite Lodging
HEX
#85a678
RGB
rgb(133,166,120)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,65.1%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(103,21%,56%)
HSV
hsv(103,28%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,0,28,35)
LAB
lab(65,-20,20)
LCH
lch(65,28,135)
sRGB
(0.522,0.651,0.471)
HEX8
#85a678ff
CSS Name
Decimal
133166120

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
21%
Hue
103°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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