Iguana
Also known as: Fertile Green, Candied Lime, Army Issue Green, Snap Pea Green
Iguana brings a bright and alert feel to any palette. This medium yellow is a natural fit for kids' apps and summer palettes. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.63:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Iguana color codes
- HEX
- #878757
- RGB
- rgb(135, 135, 87)
- RGBA
- rgba(135, 135, 87, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 22%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 36%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 36%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(55.4 -5.8 25.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.1% 0.067 108.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: olive#808000 · ΔE 11.3
- RAL 6013 — Reed green#797C5A · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Iguana works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Iguana
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Iguana 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 3.73:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.63:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Iguana background: #000000
Palettes featuring Iguana
Iguana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Iguana
Iguana triad
Similar colors
- Grasshopper#77824A · ΔE 4.8
- Bonsai#787B54 · ΔE 5.3
- Guacamole#95986B · ΔE 5.9
- Bullfrog#8A966A · ΔE 6.3
- Wilderness#8F886C · ΔE 6.7
- Capers#897A3E · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Iguana is closest to Aster.
Iguana FAQs
What color is Iguana?
Iguana is a medium yellow with the hex code #878757. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 22% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Iguana?
The hex code for Iguana is #878757. In RGB it's rgb(135, 135, 87), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 36%, 47%).
What colors go well with Iguana?
Iguana pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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