The Husky Brook before Stretching

#88b770 RGB(136,183,112)

About this color

The Husky Brook before Stretching is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #88b770 on the color spectrum.

#88b770RGB(136, 183, 112)

HSL 100° · 33% 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
The Husky Brook before Stretching
HEX
#88b770
RGB
rgb(136,183,112)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,71.8%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(100,33%,58%)
HSV
hsv(100,39%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,0,39,28)
LAB
lab(70,-29,31)
LCH
lch(70,42,133)
sRGB
(0.533,0.718,0.439)
HEX8
#88b770ff
CSS Name
Decimal
136183112

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
33%
Hue
100°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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