Grasshopper
Also known as: Fresh Artichoke , Old Four Leaf Clover , Turf War , Creamed Avocado
With its warm undertone, Grasshopper (#77824A) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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 Grasshopper
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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 Grasshopper 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 4.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.08:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Grasshopper background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grasshopper
Grasshopper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grasshopper
Grasshopper triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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