Certain Canyon beneath Enduring

#9db98c RGB(157,185,140)

About this color

Certain Canyon beneath Enduring settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #9db98c, RGB(157, 185, 140).

#9db98cRGB(157, 185, 140)

HSL 97° · 24% 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
Certain Canyon beneath Enduring
HEX
#9db98c
RGB
rgb(157,185,140)
RGB%
rgb(61.6%,72.5%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(97,24%,64%)
HSV
hsv(97,24%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(15,0,24,27)
LAB
lab(72,-18,20)
LCH
lch(72,27,132)
sRGB
(0.616,0.725,0.549)
HEX8
#9db98cff
CSS Name
Decimal
157185140

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
24%
Hue
97°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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