German Hop
Also known as: Guardian of Gardens, Avocado Green, Lime Green, Icky Green
A lively green with a fresh and natural character, German Hop works beautifully for finance apps and outdoor gear. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.99:1), but avoid it as text on white.
German Hop color codes
- HEX
- #89AC27
- RGB
- rgb(137, 172, 39)
- RGBA
- rgba(137, 172, 39, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(76, 63%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(76, 77%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(20%, 0%, 77%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(66.0 -25.8 58.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.4% 0.158 123.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellowgreen#9ACD32 · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 6018 — Yellow green#48A43F · ΔE 11.7 · 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 German Hop works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of German Hop
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from German Hop 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 2.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.99:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a German Hop background: #000000
Palettes featuring German Hop
German Hop with its complement
Soft neighbors of German Hop
German Hop triad
Similar colors
- Green Envy#77AA00 · ΔE 3.1
- Limolicious#97B73A · ΔE 3.5
- Noxious#89A203 · ΔE 3.8
- Funky Frog#98BD3C · ΔE 4.8
- Leaf#71AA34 · ΔE 5.2
- Citrus#9FB70A · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of German Hop is closest to Fake Love.
German Hop FAQs
What color is German Hop?
German Hop is a medium green with the hex code #89AC27. In HSL terms it has a hue of 76°, 63% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for German Hop?
The hex code for German Hop is #89AC27. In RGB it's rgb(137, 172, 39), and in CMYK it's cmyk(20%, 0%, 77%, 33%).
What colors go well with German Hop?
German Hop 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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