When Fixed Basin off Drifting

#518563 RGB(81,133,99)

About this color

When Fixed Basin off Drifting settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #518563, RGB(81, 133, 99).

#518563RGB(81, 133, 99)

HSL 141° · 24% saturation · 42% 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 Fixed Basin off Drifting
HEX
#518563
RGB
rgb(81,133,99)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,52.2%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(141,24%,42%)
HSV
hsv(141,39%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,0,26,48)
LAB
lab(51,-25,13)
LCH
lch(51,28,153)
sRGB
(0.318,0.522,0.388)
HEX8
#518563ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081133099

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
24%
Hue
141°
Chroma
28
Temperature
WarmCool
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