Asparagus
Also known as: Arugula, Lost Golfer, Jealousy, Fern Flash
Expect grounded and restorative associations from Asparagus — a medium green well suited to wellness brands and eco packaging. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.74:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Asparagus color codes
- HEX
- #77AB56
- RGB
- rgb(119, 171, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 171, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(97, 34%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(97, 50%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(30%, 0%, 50%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(64.9 -29.4 37.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.5% 0.128 134.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumseagreen#3CB371 · ΔE 9.9
- 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 Asparagus works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Asparagus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Asparagus by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Asparagus background: #000000
Palettes featuring Asparagus
Asparagus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Asparagus
Asparagus triad
Similar colors
- Arugula#75AD5B · ΔE 1.1
- Ferntastic#71AB62 · ΔE 2.8
- Bud Green#79B465 · ΔE 3.1
- Broccoli#87B364 · ΔE 3.2
- Kiwi#749E4E · ΔE 3.9
- Frankenstein#7BA05B · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Asparagus is closest to Wisteria.
Asparagus FAQs
What color is Asparagus?
Asparagus is a medium green with the hex code #77AB56. In HSL terms it has a hue of 97°, 34% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Asparagus?
The hex code for Asparagus is #77AB56. In RGB it's rgb(119, 171, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(30%, 0%, 50%, 33%).
What colors go well with Asparagus?
Asparagus 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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