When the Composed Bog after Entwining

#509d48 RGB(80,157,72)

About this color

When the Composed Bog after Entwining settles into a medium-dark green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #509d48, RGB(80, 157, 72).

#509d48RGB(80, 157, 72)

HSL 114° · 37% saturation · 45% 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 the Composed Bog after Entwining
HEX
#509d48
RGB
rgb(80,157,72)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,61.6%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(114,37%,45%)
HSV
hsv(114,54%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,0,54,38)
LAB
lab(58,-41,37)
LCH
lch(58,55,138)
sRGB
(0.314,0.616,0.282)
HEX8
#509d48ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080157072

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
37%
Hue
114°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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