When Rooted Bay between Tying

#489d43 RGB(72,157,67)

About this color

When Rooted Bay between Tying is a medium-dark green with a moderate character, positioned at #489d43 on the color spectrum.

#489d43RGB(72, 157, 67)

HSL 117° · 40% saturation · 44% 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 Rooted Bay between Tying
HEX
#489d43
RGB
rgb(72,157,67)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,61.6%,26.3%)
HSL
hsl(117,40%,44%)
HSV
hsv(117,57%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,0,57,38)
LAB
lab(58,-44,39)
LCH
lch(58,59,138)
sRGB
(0.282,0.616,0.263)
HEX8
#489d43ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072157067

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
40%
Hue
117°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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