The Pellucid Alabaster before Glowing

#aae090 RGB(170,224,144)

About this color

The Pellucid Alabaster before Glowing occupies the light, vivid end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #aae090 — RGB(170, 224, 144).

#aae090RGB(170, 224, 144)

HSL 101° · 56% saturation · 72% lightness

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Psychology

Light greens read as fresh, organic and optimistic — mint, spring growth, and new beginnings.

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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

In design practice, this light shade works best 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

When it comes to colour harmony, for a natural palette, combine this green with terracotta, ochre, and warm cream. For a bolder approach, its complement — a warm red-magenta — creates immediate impact.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Pellucid Alabaster before Glowing
HEX
#aae090
RGB
rgb(170,224,144)
RGB%
rgb(66.7%,87.8%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(101,56%,72%)
HSV
hsv(101,36%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(24,0,36,12)
LAB
lab(84,-32,34)
LCH
lch(84,47,133)
sRGB
(0.667,0.878,0.565)
HEX8
#aae090ff
CSS Name
Decimal
170224144

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Color info

Lightness
72%
Saturation
56%
Hue
101°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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