Layered Arch with Anchoring

#6e8c5c RGB(110,140,92)

About this color

Layered Arch with Anchoring settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #6e8c5c, RGB(110, 140, 92).

#6e8c5cRGB(110, 140, 92)

HSL 98° · 21% 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
Layered Arch with Anchoring
HEX
#6e8c5c
RGB
rgb(110,140,92)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,54.9%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(98,21%,45%)
HSV
hsv(98,34%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(21,0,34,45)
LAB
lab(55,-20,22)
LCH
lch(55,30,132)
sRGB
(0.431,0.549,0.361)
HEX8
#6e8c5cff
CSS Name
Decimal
110140092

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
21%
Hue
98°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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