When Wide Beam from Dawning

#b3c1b3 RGB(179,193,179)

About this color

When Wide Beam from Dawning settles into a light green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #b3c1b3, RGB(179, 193, 179).

#b3c1b3RGB(179, 193, 179)

HSL 120° · 10% saturation · 73% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Wide Beam from Dawning
HEX
#b3c1b3
RGB
rgb(179,193,179)
RGB%
rgb(70.2%,75.7%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(120,10%,73%)
HSV
hsv(120,7%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,7,24)
LAB
lab(77,-7,5)
LCH
lch(77,9,144)
sRGB
(0.702,0.757,0.702)
HEX8
#b3c1b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
179193179

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Color info

Lightness
73%
Saturation
10%
Hue
120°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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