Level-headed Bluff under the Laboring

#8cb681 RGB(140,182,129)

About this color

Level-headed Bluff under the Laboring settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #8cb681, RGB(140, 182, 129).

#8cb681RGB(140, 182, 129)

HSL 108° · 27% 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 formats

Name
Level-headed Bluff under the Laboring
HEX
#8cb681
RGB
rgb(140,182,129)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,71.4%,50.6%)
HSL
hsl(108,27%,61%)
HSV
hsv(108,29%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(23,0,29,29)
LAB
lab(70,-24,23)
LCH
lch(70,33,136)
sRGB
(0.549,0.714,0.506)
HEX8
#8cb681ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140182129

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
27%
Hue
108°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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