When Staid Brook for Resting

#89e44e RGB(137,228,78)

About this color

When Staid Brook for Resting is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #89e44e on the color spectrum.

#89e44eRGB(137, 228, 78)

HSL 96° · 74% saturation · 60% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Staid Brook for Resting
HEX
#89e44e
RGB
rgb(137,228,78)
RGB%
rgb(53.7%,89.4%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(96,74%,60%)
HSV
hsv(96,66%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,0,66,11)
LAB
lab(83,-52,62)
LCH
lch(83,81,130)
sRGB
(0.537,0.894,0.306)
HEX8
#89e44eff
CSS Name
Decimal
137228078

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
74%
Hue
96°
Chroma
81
Temperature
WarmCool
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