When Earthbound Brook past Arching

#558563 RGB(85,133,99)

About this color

When Earthbound Brook past Arching settles into a medium-dark green territory with a muted quality that feels neutral — captured at #558563, RGB(85, 133, 99).

#558563RGB(85, 133, 99)

HSL 138° · 22% saturation · 43% 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 Earthbound Brook past Arching
HEX
#558563
RGB
rgb(85,133,99)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,52.2%,38.8%)
HSL
hsl(138,22%,43%)
HSV
hsv(138,36%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,0,26,48)
LAB
lab(51,-24,13)
LCH
lch(51,27,152)
sRGB
(0.333,0.522,0.388)
HEX8
#558563ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085133099

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
22%
Hue
138°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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