When Wild Arch beyond Bending

#55cc73 RGB(85,204,115)

About this color

When Wild Arch beyond Bending settles into a medium green territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #55cc73, RGB(85, 204, 115).

#55cc73RGB(85, 204, 115)

HSL 135° · 54% saturation · 57% 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 Wild Arch beyond Bending
HEX
#55cc73
RGB
rgb(85,204,115)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,80%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(135,54%,57%)
HSV
hsv(135,58%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,0,44,20)
LAB
lab(74,-53,35)
LCH
lch(74,64,147)
sRGB
(0.333,0.8,0.451)
HEX8
#55cc73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085204115

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
54%
Hue
135°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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