The Bluff before Mellowed Grounding

#74b87d RGB(116,184,125)

About this color

The Bluff before Mellowed Grounding settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #74b87d, RGB(116, 184, 125).

#74b87dRGB(116, 184, 125)

HSL 128° · 32% 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
The Bluff before Mellowed Grounding
HEX
#74b87d
RGB
rgb(116,184,125)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,72.2%,49%)
HSL
hsl(128,32%,59%)
HSV
hsv(128,37%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,0,32,28)
LAB
lab(69,-34,23)
LCH
lch(69,41,146)
sRGB
(0.455,0.722,0.49)
HEX8
#74b87dff
CSS Name
Decimal
116184125

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
32%
Hue
128°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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