When Grounded Arch circa Circling

#85b97e RGB(133,185,126)

About this color

When Grounded Arch circa Circling is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #85b97e on the color spectrum.

#85b97eRGB(133, 185, 126)

HSL 113° · 30% saturation · 61% 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

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned green like this handles interactive elements, tags, badges, and highlight states. It has enough saturation to register clearly without straining extended-reading contexts.

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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 Grounded Arch circa Circling
HEX
#85b97e
RGB
rgb(133,185,126)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,72.5%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(113,30%,61%)
HSV
hsv(113,32%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,0,32,27)
LAB
lab(70,-29,25)
LCH
lch(70,38,139)
sRGB
(0.522,0.725,0.494)
HEX8
#85b97eff
CSS Name
Decimal
133185126

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
30%
Hue
113°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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