The Bay until Reasonable Spanning

#55c882 RGB(85,200,130)

About this color

The Bay until Reasonable Spanning settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #55c882, RGB(85, 200, 130).

#55c882RGB(85, 200, 130)

HSL 143° · 51% saturation · 56% 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 Bay until Reasonable Spanning
HEX
#55c882
RGB
rgb(85,200,130)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,78.4%,51%)
HSL
hsl(143,51%,56%)
HSV
hsv(143,58%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,0,35,22)
LAB
lab(73,-48,25)
LCH
lch(73,54,152)
sRGB
(0.333,0.784,0.51)
HEX8
#55c882ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085200130

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
51%
Hue
143°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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