When the Mellow Brook upon Returning

#8fc478 RGB(143,196,120)

About this color

When the Mellow Brook upon Returning settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #8fc478, RGB(143, 196, 120).

#8fc478RGB(143, 196, 120)

HSL 102° · 39% saturation · 62% 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
When the Mellow Brook upon Returning
HEX
#8fc478
RGB
rgb(143,196,120)
RGB%
rgb(56.1%,76.9%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(102,39%,62%)
HSV
hsv(102,39%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,0,39,23)
LAB
lab(74,-31,33)
LCH
lch(74,45,133)
sRGB
(0.561,0.769,0.471)
HEX8
#8fc478ff
CSS Name
Decimal
143196120

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
39%
Hue
102°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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