When Early Alabaster alongside Gladdening

#a4c78e RGB(164,199,142)

About this color

When Early Alabaster alongside Gladdening occupies the light, moderate end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #a4c78e — RGB(164, 199, 142).

#a4c78eRGB(164, 199, 142)

HSL 97° · 34% saturation · 67% lightness

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Psychology

Light greens read as fresh, organic and optimistic — mint, spring growth, and new beginnings.

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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

In design practice, this light shade works best 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

When it comes to colour harmony, for a natural palette, combine this green with terracotta, ochre, and warm cream. For a bolder approach, its complement — a warm red-magenta — creates immediate impact.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Early Alabaster alongside Gladdening
HEX
#a4c78e
RGB
rgb(164,199,142)
RGB%
rgb(64.3%,78%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(97,34%,67%)
HSV
hsv(97,29%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(18,0,29,22)
LAB
lab(76,-22,25)
LCH
lch(76,33,131)
sRGB
(0.643,0.78,0.557)
HEX8
#a4c78eff
CSS Name
Decimal
164199142

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Color info

Lightness
67%
Saturation
34%
Hue
97°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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