The Bluff without Dusky-gold Continuing

#8cd56d RGB(140,213,109)

About this color

The Bluff without Dusky-gold Continuing settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #8cd56d, RGB(140, 213, 109).

#8cd56dRGB(140, 213, 109)

HSL 102° · 55% 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 Bluff without Dusky-gold Continuing
HEX
#8cd56d
RGB
rgb(140,213,109)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,83.5%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(102,55%,63%)
HSV
hsv(102,49%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,0,49,16)
LAB
lab(79,-42,44)
LCH
lch(79,61,134)
sRGB
(0.549,0.835,0.427)
HEX8
#8cd56dff
CSS Name
Decimal
140213109

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
55%
Hue
102°
Chroma
61
Temperature
WarmCool
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