Practical Alcove between the Building

#8ac361 RGB(138,195,97)

About this color

Practical Alcove between the Building settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #8ac361, RGB(138, 195, 97).

#8ac361RGB(138, 195, 97)

HSL 95° · 45% 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
Practical Alcove between the Building
HEX
#8ac361
RGB
rgb(138,195,97)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,76.5%,38%)
HSL
hsl(95,45%,57%)
HSV
hsv(95,50%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,0,50,24)
LAB
lab(73,-36,43)
LCH
lch(73,56,130)
sRGB
(0.541,0.765,0.38)
HEX8
#8ac361ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138195097

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
45%
Hue
95°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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