Asparagus
Also known as: Arugula , Lost Golfer , Jealousy , Fern Flash
A gentle green with a grounded and restorative character, Asparagus works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Asparagus
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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 Asparagus 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 2.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Asparagus background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Asparagus
Asparagus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Asparagus
Asparagus triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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