Balanced Arch without Kindling

#9ae166 RGB(154,225,102)

About this color

Balanced Arch without Kindling is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #9ae166 on the color spectrum.

#9ae166RGB(154, 225, 102)

HSL 95° · 67% saturation · 64% 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
Balanced Arch without Kindling
HEX
#9ae166
RGB
rgb(154,225,102)
RGB%
rgb(60.4%,88.2%,40%)
HSL
hsl(95,67%,64%)
HSV
hsv(95,55%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,0,55,12)
LAB
lab(83,-43,52)
LCH
lch(83,67,130)
sRGB
(0.604,0.882,0.4)
HEX8
#9ae166ff
CSS Name
Decimal
154225102

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
67%
Hue
95°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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