When the Practical Arch down Extending

#88d378 RGB(136,211,120)

About this color

When the Practical Arch down Extending carries its coordinates at #88d378: a light green with vivid saturation.

#88d378RGB(136, 211, 120)

HSL 109° · 51% saturation · 65% 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

Practically, this light green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 the Practical Arch down Extending
HEX
#88d378
RGB
rgb(136,211,120)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,82.7%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(109,51%,65%)
HSV
hsv(109,43%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,43,17)
LAB
lab(78,-41,38)
LCH
lch(78,56,137)
sRGB
(0.533,0.827,0.471)
HEX8
#88d378ff
CSS Name
Decimal
136211120

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
51%
Hue
109°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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