When Forthright Cape via Pacing

#8bac8e RGB(139,172,142)

About this color

When Forthright Cape via Pacing settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #8bac8e, RGB(139, 172, 142).

#8bac8eRGB(139, 172, 142)

HSL 125° · 17% saturation · 61% 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 Forthright Cape via Pacing
HEX
#8bac8e
RGB
rgb(139,172,142)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,67.5%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(125,17%,61%)
HSV
hsv(125,19%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(19,0,17,33)
LAB
lab(67,-17,12)
LCH
lch(67,21,145)
sRGB
(0.545,0.675,0.557)
HEX8
#8bac8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
139172142

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
17%
Hue
125°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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