Intact Bluff Against Learning

#889a8c RGB(136,154,140)

About this color

Intact Bluff Against Learning is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #889a8c on the color spectrum.

#889a8cRGB(136, 154, 140)

HSL 133° · 8% saturation · 57% 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
Intact Bluff Against Learning
HEX
#889a8c
RGB
rgb(136,154,140)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,60.4%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(133,8%,57%)
HSV
hsv(133,12%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,9,40)
LAB
lab(62,-9,5)
LCH
lch(62,10,151)
sRGB
(0.533,0.604,0.549)
HEX8
#889a8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
136154140

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
8%
Hue
133°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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