Plain Canyon between the Pausing

#68ac71 RGB(104,172,113)

About this color

Plain Canyon between the Pausing settles into a medium green territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #68ac71, RGB(104, 172, 113).

#68ac71RGB(104, 172, 113)

HSL 128° · 29% saturation · 54% 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
Plain Canyon between the Pausing
HEX
#68ac71
RGB
rgb(104,172,113)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,67.5%,44.3%)
HSL
hsl(128,29%,54%)
HSV
hsv(128,40%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,0,34,33)
LAB
lab(65,-34,24)
LCH
lch(65,42,145)
sRGB
(0.408,0.675,0.443)
HEX8
#68ac71ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104172113

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
29%
Hue
128°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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