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Asparagus Green
Asparagus Green
#70AD47Click to copy
Asparagus Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(112, 173, 71)Copy
HSLhsl(96, 42%, 48%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(96, 59%, 68%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(35%, 0%, 59%, 32%)Copy
Asparagus Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#70AD47
Click to copy#8447AD
Click to copyAnalogous
#A3AD47
Click to copy#47AD51
Click to copySplit Complementary
#5147AD
Click to copy#AD47A3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#70AD47
Click to copy#A9C397
Click to copy#DEE8D8
Click to copy#416529
Click to copy#121C0C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyAsparagus Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.71 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.76 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.48 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.67 : 1
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Asparagus Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Asparagus Green Color Introduction
Definition
Asparagus Green (HEX #70AD47) has the RGB value rgb(112, 173, 71), the HSL value hsl(96°, 42%, 48%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(35%, 0%, 59%, 32%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Asparagus Green is #8447AD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A3AD47 and #47AD51 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#5147AD, #AD47A3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Asparagus Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Asparagus Green has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 against white and 7.76:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Asparagus Green has a lightness of 48% and a saturation of 42%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The tender green of fresh asparagus, soft and fresh in tone.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Asparagus Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Asparagus Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Asparagus Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
