When Clay-rolled Bay across Arching

#8ad36e RGB(138,211,110)

About this color

When Clay-rolled Bay across Arching is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #8ad36e on the color spectrum.

#8ad36eRGB(138, 211, 110)

HSL 103° · 53% saturation · 63% 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 Clay-rolled Bay across Arching
HEX
#8ad36e
RGB
rgb(138,211,110)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,82.7%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(103,53%,63%)
HSV
hsv(103,48%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,0,48,17)
LAB
lab(78,-41,43)
LCH
lch(78,59,134)
sRGB
(0.541,0.827,0.431)
HEX8
#8ad36eff
CSS Name
Decimal
138211110

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
53%
Hue
103°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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