When Old-fashioned Basin above Pausing

#8cdb5e RGB(140,219,94)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Basin above Pausing settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #8cdb5e, RGB(140, 219, 94).

#8cdb5eRGB(140, 219, 94)

HSL 98° · 63% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Old-fashioned Basin above Pausing
HEX
#8cdb5e
RGB
rgb(140,219,94)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,85.9%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(98,63%,61%)
HSV
hsv(98,57%,86%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,57,14)
LAB
lab(80,-46,53)
LCH
lch(80,70,131)
sRGB
(0.549,0.859,0.369)
HEX8
#8cdb5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
140219094

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
63%
Hue
98°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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