Asian Spice
Also known as: Fatal Fields , Pettifers , Temperamental Green , Summer Forest Green
Expect calm and balanced associations from Asian Spice, a rich green suited to outdoor gear and wellness brands. Asian Spice plays well with pink tones. The harmonies below show which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.60:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Asian Spice color codes
- HEX
- #118822
- RGB
- rgb(17, 136, 34)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 136, 34, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(129, 78%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(129, 88%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(88%, 0%, 75%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(49.3 -47.1 42.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.6% 0.169 144.2)
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: forestgreen #228B22 · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 6017: May green #468641 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Asian Spice works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Asian Spice
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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 Asian Spice 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 4.60:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.57:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Asian Spice background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Asian Spice
Asian Spice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Asian Spice
Asian Spice triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Emerald #028F1E · ΔE 2.6
- Fine Pine #008800 · ΔE 2.6
- Poblano #077F1B · ΔE 3.2
- Hulk #008000 · ΔE 3.7
- Clover #008F00 · ΔE 3.7
- La Palma #428929 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Asian Spice is closest to Purple Ink .
FAQ
Asian Spice FAQs
What color is Asian Spice?
Asian Spice is a dark green with the hex code #118822. In HSL terms it has a hue of 129°, 78% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Asian Spice?
The hex code for Asian Spice is #118822. In RGB it's rgb(17, 136, 34), and in CMYK it's cmyk(88%, 0%, 75%, 47%).
What colors go well with Asian Spice?
Asian Spice pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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