When Placid Border by Settling

#9dad8e RGB(157,173,142)

About this color

When Placid Border by Settling settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #9dad8e, RGB(157, 173, 142).

#9dad8eRGB(157, 173, 142)

HSL 91° · 16% saturation · 62% 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 Placid Border by Settling
HEX
#9dad8e
RGB
rgb(157,173,142)
RGB%
rgb(61.6%,67.8%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(91,16%,62%)
HSV
hsv(91,18%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,0,18,32)
LAB
lab(69,-11,14)
LCH
lch(69,18,128)
sRGB
(0.616,0.678,0.557)
HEX8
#9dad8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
157173142

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
16%
Hue
91°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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