Sensible Brook before Rolling

#66b286 RGB(102,178,134)

About this color

Sensible Brook before Rolling is a medium green with a moderate character, positioned at #66b286 on the color spectrum.

#66b286RGB(102, 178, 134)

HSL 145° · 33% saturation · 55% 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
Sensible Brook before Rolling
HEX
#66b286
RGB
rgb(102,178,134)
RGB%
rgb(40%,69.8%,52.5%)
HSL
hsl(145,33%,55%)
HSV
hsv(145,43%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,0,25,30)
LAB
lab(67,-34,15)
LCH
lch(67,37,156)
sRGB
(0.4,0.698,0.525)
HEX8
#66b286ff
CSS Name
Decimal
102178134

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
33%
Hue
145°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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