When Rustic Alcove on Brewing

#8c9e7e RGB(140,158,126)

About this color

When Rustic Alcove on Brewing settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #8c9e7e, RGB(140, 158, 126).

#8c9e7eRGB(140, 158, 126)

HSL 94° · 14% saturation · 56% 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
When Rustic Alcove on Brewing
HEX
#8c9e7e
RGB
rgb(140,158,126)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,62%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(94,14%,56%)
HSV
hsv(94,20%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(11,0,20,38)
LAB
lab(63,-12,15)
LCH
lch(63,19,129)
sRGB
(0.549,0.62,0.494)
HEX8
#8c9e7eff
CSS Name
Decimal
140158126

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
14%
Hue
94°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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