When Familiar Border up Staying

#9dc283 RGB(157,194,131)

About this color

When Familiar Border up Staying settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #9dc283, RGB(157, 194, 131).

#9dc283RGB(157, 194, 131)

HSL 95° · 34% 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
When Familiar Border up Staying
HEX
#9dc283
RGB
rgb(157,194,131)
RGB%
rgb(61.6%,76.1%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(95,34%,64%)
HSV
hsv(95,32%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(19,0,32,24)
LAB
lab(74,-24,28)
LCH
lch(74,37,131)
sRGB
(0.616,0.761,0.514)
HEX8
#9dc283ff
CSS Name
Decimal
157194131

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
34%
Hue
95°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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