When Reserved Bluff over Knitting

#40e723 RGB(64,231,35)

About this color

When Reserved Bluff over Knitting settles into a medium green territory with a intense quality that feels neutral — captured at #40e723, RGB(64, 231, 35).

#40e723RGB(64, 231, 35)

HSL 111° · 80% saturation · 52% 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
When Reserved Bluff over Knitting
HEX
#40e723
RGB
rgb(64,231,35)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,90.6%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(111,80%,52%)
HSV
hsv(111,85%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,0,85,9)
LAB
lab(81,-74,73)
LCH
lch(81,104,135)
sRGB
(0.251,0.906,0.137)
HEX8
#40e723ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064231035

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
80%
Hue
111°
Chroma
104
Temperature
WarmCool
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