Measured Bay within Buffering

#3f8b5c RGB(63,139,92)

About this color

Measured Bay within Buffering is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #3f8b5c on the color spectrum.

#3f8b5cRGB(63, 139, 92)

HSL 143° · 38% saturation · 40% 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
Measured Bay within Buffering
HEX
#3f8b5c
RGB
rgb(63,139,92)
RGB%
rgb(24.7%,54.5%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(143,38%,40%)
HSV
hsv(143,55%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,0,34,45)
LAB
lab(52,-35,18)
LCH
lch(52,39,153)
sRGB
(0.247,0.545,0.361)
HEX8
#3f8b5cff
CSS Name
Decimal
063139092

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
38%
Hue
143°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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