When the Hazel Border despite Sowing

#8dc388 RGB(141,195,136)

About this color

When the Hazel Border despite Sowing is a moderate, light green tone, fixed at #8dc388 in the RGB color space.

#8dc388RGB(141, 195, 136)

HSL 115° · 33% saturation · 65% 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

Practically, this light green is comfortable as 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

For palette building, 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 the Hazel Border despite Sowing
HEX
#8dc388
RGB
rgb(141,195,136)
RGB%
rgb(55.3%,76.5%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(115,33%,65%)
HSV
hsv(115,30%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,0,30,24)
LAB
lab(74,-29,24)
LCH
lch(74,38,140)
sRGB
(0.553,0.765,0.533)
HEX8
#8dc388ff
CSS Name
Decimal
141195136

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
33%
Hue
115°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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