The Amber Cape circa Enduring

#9be260 RGB(155,226,96)

About this color

The Amber Cape circa Enduring settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #9be260, RGB(155, 226, 96).

#9be260RGB(155, 226, 96)

HSL 93° · 69% saturation · 63% 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
The Amber Cape circa Enduring
HEX
#9be260
RGB
rgb(155,226,96)
RGB%
rgb(60.8%,88.6%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(93,69%,63%)
HSV
hsv(93,58%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,0,58,11)
LAB
lab(83,-44,56)
LCH
lch(83,71,128)
sRGB
(0.608,0.886,0.376)
HEX8
#9be260ff
CSS Name
Decimal
155226096

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
69%
Hue
93°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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