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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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