When Wild Border upon Forming

#5d6e4e RGB(93,110,78)

About this color

When Wild Border upon Forming occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the green spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5d6e4e — RGB(93, 110, 78).

#5d6e4eRGB(93, 110, 78)

HSL 92° · 17% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

Dark greens evoke dense forests, institution and permanence — think library walls, old maps, and military insignia.

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History

The pigment verdigris — a green formed by the corrosion of copper — was widely used in medieval manuscripts and early oil painting, despite its tendency to darken over time.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep green is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, for a natural palette, combine this green with terracotta, ochre, and warm cream. For a bolder approach, its complement — a warm red-magenta — creates immediate impact.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Wild Border upon Forming
HEX
#5d6e4e
RGB
rgb(93,110,78)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,43.1%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(92,17%,37%)
HSV
hsv(92,29%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(15,0,29,57)
LAB
lab(44,-13,16)
LCH
lch(44,21,129)
sRGB
(0.365,0.431,0.306)
HEX8
#5d6e4eff
CSS Name
Decimal
093110078

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
17%
Hue
92°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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