The Alabaster through Benevolent Dappling

#9cf29d RGB(156,242,157)

About this color

The Alabaster through Benevolent Dappling is a light green with a intense character, positioned at #9cf29d on the color spectrum.

#9cf29dRGB(156, 242, 157)

HSL 121° · 77% saturation · 78% lightness

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Psychology

Pale green carries associations of health, calm, and natural simplicity.

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History

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

Light enough to serve as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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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 Alabaster through Benevolent Dappling
HEX
#9cf29d
RGB
rgb(156,242,157)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,94.9%,61.6%)
HSL
hsl(121,77%,78%)
HSV
hsv(121,36%,95%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,35,5)
LAB
lab(88,-42,33)
LCH
lch(88,53,142)
sRGB
(0.612,0.949,0.616)
HEX8
#9cf29dff
CSS Name
Decimal
156242157

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Color info

Lightness
78%
Saturation
77%
Hue
121°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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