When the Neutral Basin Since Fitting

#90c388 RGB(144,195,136)

About this color

When the Neutral Basin Since Fitting is a light green with a moderate character, positioned at #90c388 on the color spectrum.

#90c388RGB(144, 195, 136)

HSL 112° · 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

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 Neutral Basin Since Fitting
HEX
#90c388
RGB
rgb(144,195,136)
RGB%
rgb(56.5%,76.5%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(112,33%,65%)
HSV
hsv(112,30%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,0,30,24)
LAB
lab(74,-28,24)
LCH
lch(74,37,139)
sRGB
(0.565,0.765,0.533)
HEX8
#90c388ff
CSS Name
Decimal
144195136

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
33%
Hue
112°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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