Yucca
Also known as: Copper Roof Green, Pale Verdigris, Avalon, Lunar Tide
Yucca sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a muted cyan that feels crisp and refreshing. Try it in tech interfaces and water themes. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.58:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Yucca color codes
- HEX
- #75978F
- RGB
- rgb(117, 151, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(117, 151, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(166, 14%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(166, 23%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 5%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(59.7 -13.6 0.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.8% 0.040 179.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: cadetblue#5F9EA0 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 6033 — Mint turquoise#478A84 · ΔE 8.9 · 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 Yucca works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Yucca
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Yucca 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 3.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.58:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Yucca background: #000000
Palettes featuring Yucca
Yucca with its complement
Soft neighbors of Yucca
Yucca triad
Similar colors
- Aloe Vera#678779 · ΔE 6.3
- Vineyard#819E84 · ΔE 7.4
- Catnip#80AA95 · ΔE 7.5
- Armour#74857F · ΔE 7.5
- Envy#8BA58F · ΔE 7.5
- OMGreen#8CA891 · ΔE 8.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Yucca is closest to Opium.
Yucca FAQs
What color is Yucca?
Yucca is a medium cyan with the hex code #75978F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 166°, 14% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Yucca?
The hex code for Yucca is #75978F. In RGB it's rgb(117, 151, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 5%, 41%).
What colors go well with Yucca?
Yucca pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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