Ample Bay until Gathering

#51c856 RGB(81,200,86)

About this color

Ample Bay until Gathering is a medium green with a vivid character, positioned at #51c856 on the color spectrum.

#51c856RGB(81, 200, 86)

HSL 123° · 52% saturation · 55% 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
Ample Bay until Gathering
HEX
#51c856
RGB
rgb(81,200,86)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,78.4%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(123,52%,55%)
HSV
hsv(123,60%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,0,57,22)
LAB
lab(72,-56,47)
LCH
lch(72,73,140)
sRGB
(0.318,0.784,0.337)
HEX8
#51c856ff
CSS Name
Decimal
081200086

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
52%
Hue
123°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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