Grasshopper
Also known as: Fresh Artichoke, Old Four Leaf Clover, Turf War, Creamed Avocado
Grasshopper brings a grounded and restorative feel to any palette. This medium green is a natural fit for eco packaging and finance apps. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.08:1 on black clears AA.
Grasshopper color codes
- HEX
- #77824A
- RGB
- rgb(119, 130, 74)
- RGBA
- rgba(119, 130, 74, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(72, 27%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(72, 43%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 43%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(52.4 -11.2 28.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.4% 0.080 118.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olivedrab#6B8E23 · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 6013 — Reed green#797C5A · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Grasshopper 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 4.14:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.08:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Grasshopper background: #000000
Palettes featuring Grasshopper
Grasshopper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grasshopper
Grasshopper triad
Similar colors
- Iguana#878757 · ΔE 4.8
- Bonsai#787B54 · ΔE 5.0
- Ghoul#667744 · ΔE 5.2
- Kale#648251 · ΔE 6.0
- Homegrown#63884A · ΔE 6.4
- Dill#6F7755 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grasshopper is closest to Aster.
Grasshopper FAQs
What color is Grasshopper?
Grasshopper is a medium green with the hex code #77824A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 72°, 27% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grasshopper?
The hex code for Grasshopper is #77824A. In RGB it's rgb(119, 130, 74), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 43%, 49%).
What colors go well with Grasshopper?
Grasshopper 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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