What the Border with Plain Grading

#87b769 RGB(135,183,105)

About this color

What the Border with Plain Grading settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #87b769, RGB(135, 183, 105).

#87b769RGB(135, 183, 105)

HSL 97° · 35% 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

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
What the Border with Plain Grading
HEX
#87b769
RGB
rgb(135,183,105)
RGB%
rgb(52.9%,71.8%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(97,35%,56%)
HSV
hsv(97,43%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,0,43,28)
LAB
lab(69,-30,35)
LCH
lch(69,46,131)
sRGB
(0.529,0.718,0.412)
HEX8
#87b769ff
CSS Name
Decimal
135183105

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
35%
Hue
97°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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