When Frank Bluff for Embedding

#3cb453 RGB(60,180,83)

About this color

When Frank Bluff for Embedding is a medium-dark green with a vivid character, positioned at #3cb453 on the color spectrum.

#3cb453RGB(60, 180, 83)

HSL 132° · 50% saturation · 47% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Frank Bluff for Embedding
HEX
#3cb453
RGB
rgb(60,180,83)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,70.6%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(132,50%,47%)
HSV
hsv(132,67%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,0,54,29)
LAB
lab(65,-54,40)
LCH
lch(65,67,143)
sRGB
(0.235,0.706,0.325)
HEX8
#3cb453ff
CSS Name
Decimal
060180083

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
50%
Hue
132°
Chroma
67
Temperature
WarmCool
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