Yucca
Also known as: Copper Roof Green , Pale Verdigris , Avalon , Lunar Tide
Yucca is what happens when cyan turns medium and muted. The effect is crisp and refreshing, made for 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Yucca
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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 Yucca 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 3.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.58:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Yucca background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Yucca
Yucca with its complement
Soft neighbors of Yucca
Yucca triad
Explore
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 Nirvana .
FAQ
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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