The Air before Cool Springing

#a9efb2 RGB(169,239,178)

About this color

The Air before Cool Springing settles into a very light green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #a9efb2, RGB(169, 239, 178).

#a9efb2RGB(169, 239, 178)

HSL 128° · 69% saturation · 80% 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 Air before Cool Springing
HEX
#a9efb2
RGB
rgb(169,239,178)
RGB%
rgb(66.3%,93.7%,69.8%)
HSL
hsl(128,69%,80%)
HSV
hsv(128,29%,94%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,0,26,6)
LAB
lab(89,-34,23)
LCH
lch(89,41,146)
sRGB
(0.663,0.937,0.698)
HEX8
#a9efb2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
169239178

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Color info

Lightness
80%
Saturation
69%
Hue
128°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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