The Tranquil Brook upon Hedging

#8ca02b RGB(140,160,43)

About this color

The Tranquil Brook upon Hedging settles into a medium-dark yellow-green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #8ca02b, RGB(140, 160, 43).

#8ca02bRGB(140, 160, 43)

HSL 70° · 58% saturation · 40% lightness

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Psychology

This tone carries its own quiet authority within the yellow-green spectrum.

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History

Every colour carries history — this yellow-green tone sits within a tradition of pigments, dyes and cultural meanings that stretches back millennia.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned yellow-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 tone pairs well with its complementary hue on the opposite side of the wheel, as well as with warm or cool neutrals depending on its neutral character.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Tranquil Brook upon Hedging
HEX
#8ca02b
RGB
rgb(140,160,43)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,62.7%,16.9%)
HSL
hsl(70,58%,40%)
HSV
hsv(70,73%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,73,37)
LAB
lab(62,-23,55)
LCH
lch(62,60,113)
sRGB
(0.549,0.627,0.169)
HEX8
#8ca02bff
CSS Name
Decimal
140160043

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
58%
Hue
70°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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