Arugula
Also known as: Asparagus , Lost Golfer , Techno Green , Ferntastic
As a medium take on green, Arugula carries fresh and natural energy that suits wellness brands and eco packaging. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.88:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Arugula color codes
- HEX
- #75AD5B
- RGB
- rgb(117, 173, 91)
- RGBA
- rgba(117, 173, 91, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(101, 33%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(101, 47%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(32%, 0%, 47%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(65.4 -30.6 35.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.9% 0.127 136.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumseagreen #3CB371 · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 6018: Yellow green #48A43F · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Arugula works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Arugula
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Arugula by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.66:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Arugula background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Arugula
Arugula with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arugula
Arugula triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Asparagus #77AB56 · ΔE 1.1
- Ferntastic #71AB62 · ΔE 1.9
- Bud Green #79B465 · ΔE 2.2
- Broccoli #87B364 · ΔE 3.1
- Dollar Bill #85BB65 · ΔE 4.2
- Frankenstein #7BA05B · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arugula is closest to Wisteria .
FAQ
Arugula FAQs
What color is Arugula?
Arugula is a medium green with the hex code #75AD5B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 101°, 33% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Arugula?
The hex code for Arugula is #75AD5B. In RGB it's rgb(117, 173, 91), and in CMYK it's cmyk(32%, 0%, 47%, 32%).
What colors go well with Arugula?
Arugula pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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