Dusky-gold Canyon beneath Continuing

#8ca296 RGB(140,162,150)

About this color

Dusky-gold Canyon beneath Continuing settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #8ca296, RGB(140, 162, 150).

#8ca296RGB(140, 162, 150)

HSL 147° · 11% saturation · 59% 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
Dusky-gold Canyon beneath Continuing
HEX
#8ca296
RGB
rgb(140,162,150)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,63.5%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(147,11%,59%)
HSV
hsv(147,14%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(14,0,7,36)
LAB
lab(65,-10,4)
LCH
lch(65,11,158)
sRGB
(0.549,0.635,0.588)
HEX8
#8ca296ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140162150

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
11%
Hue
147°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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