The Hewn Bluff under the Continuing

#8bdc65 RGB(139,220,101)

About this color

The Hewn Bluff under the Continuing settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #8bdc65, RGB(139, 220, 101).

#8bdc65RGB(139, 220, 101)

HSL 101° · 63% 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 formats

Name
The Hewn Bluff under the Continuing
HEX
#8bdc65
RGB
rgb(139,220,101)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,86.3%,39.6%)
HSL
hsl(101,63%,63%)
HSV
hsv(101,54%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,0,54,14)
LAB
lab(81,-46,50)
LCH
lch(81,68,133)
sRGB
(0.545,0.863,0.396)
HEX8
#8bdc65ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139220101

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
63%
Hue
101°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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