When Mature Border circa Setting

#89ad7e RGB(137,173,126)

About this color

When Mature Border circa Setting settles into a medium green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #89ad7e, RGB(137, 173, 126).

#89ad7eRGB(137, 173, 126)

HSL 106° · 22% saturation · 59% 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 Mature Border circa Setting
HEX
#89ad7e
RGB
rgb(137,173,126)
RGB%
rgb(53.7%,67.8%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(106,22%,59%)
HSV
hsv(106,27%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(21,0,27,32)
LAB
lab(67,-21,20)
LCH
lch(67,29,136)
sRGB
(0.537,0.678,0.494)
HEX8
#89ad7eff
CSS Name
Decimal
137173126

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
22%
Hue
106°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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