When Pragmatic Bluff throughout Hedging

#739073 RGB(115,144,115)

About this color

When Pragmatic Bluff throughout Hedging is a medium green with a muted character, positioned at #739073 on the color spectrum.

#739073RGB(115, 144, 115)

HSL 120° · 12% saturation · 51% 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 Pragmatic Bluff throughout Hedging
HEX
#739073
RGB
rgb(115,144,115)
RGB%
rgb(45.1%,56.5%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(120,12%,51%)
HSV
hsv(120,20%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(20,0,20,44)
LAB
lab(57,-16,12)
LCH
lch(57,20,143)
sRGB
(0.451,0.565,0.451)
HEX8
#739073ff
CSS Name
Decimal
115144115

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
12%
Hue
120°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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