When Olive Acre above Casting

#85dc5e RGB(133,220,94)

About this color

When Olive Acre above Casting is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #85dc5e on the color spectrum.

#85dc5eRGB(133, 220, 94)

HSL 101° · 64% saturation · 62% 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 Olive Acre above Casting
HEX
#85dc5e
RGB
rgb(133,220,94)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,86.3%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(101,64%,62%)
HSV
hsv(101,57%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,0,57,14)
LAB
lab(80,-48,53)
LCH
lch(80,72,132)
sRGB
(0.522,0.863,0.369)
HEX8
#85dc5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
133220094

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
64%
Hue
101°
Chroma
72
Temperature
WarmCool
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