Practical Canyon outside Spreading

#85c766 RGB(133,199,102)

About this color

Practical Canyon outside Spreading is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #85c766 on the color spectrum.

#85c766RGB(133, 199, 102)

HSL 101° · 46% saturation · 59% 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
Practical Canyon outside Spreading
HEX
#85c766
RGB
rgb(133,199,102)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,78%,40%)
HSL
hsl(101,46%,59%)
HSV
hsv(101,49%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(33,0,49,22)
LAB
lab(74,-39,42)
LCH
lch(74,57,133)
sRGB
(0.522,0.78,0.4)
HEX8
#85c766ff
CSS Name
Decimal
133199102

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
46%
Hue
101°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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