When Balanced Canyon before Holding

#88b573 RGB(136,181,115)

About this color

When Balanced Canyon before Holding settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #88b573, RGB(136, 181, 115).

#88b573RGB(136, 181, 115)

HSL 101° · 31% saturation · 58% 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
When Balanced Canyon before Holding
HEX
#88b573
RGB
rgb(136,181,115)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,71%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(101,31%,58%)
HSV
hsv(101,36%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(25,0,36,29)
LAB
lab(69,-27,29)
LCH
lch(69,40,133)
sRGB
(0.533,0.71,0.451)
HEX8
#88b573ff
CSS Name
Decimal
136181115

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
31%
Hue
101°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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