Wasabi
Also known as: Livery Green , Davao Green , Crystal Green , Pastel Lime
As a soft take on green, Wasabi carries grounded and restorative energy that suits outdoor gear and wellness brands. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a purple keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.85:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Wasabi color codes
- HEX
- #AFD77F
- RGB
- rgb(175, 215, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 215, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(87, 52%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(87, 41%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 0%, 41%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(81.6 -24.6 38.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.0% 0.123 128.7)
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: lightgreen #90EE90 · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 10.2 · 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 Wasabi 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wasabi
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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 Wasabi 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 1.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.85:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Wasabi background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wasabi
Wasabi with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wasabi
Wasabi triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Feijoa #A5D785 · ΔE 2.5
- Gossip #9FD385 · ΔE 3.6
- Botanist #9AD28C · ΔE 5.4
- Pistachio #93C572 · ΔE 5.5
- Juicy Lime #B1CF5D · ΔE 5.5
- Basil Smash #B7E1A1 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wasabi is closest to Mauve .
FAQ
Wasabi FAQs
What color is Wasabi?
Wasabi is a medium green with the hex code #AFD77F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 87°, 52% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wasabi?
The hex code for Wasabi is #AFD77F. In RGB it's rgb(175, 215, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 0%, 41%, 16%).
What colors go well with Wasabi?
Wasabi 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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