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Asparagus

#648A42

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #648A42. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 100, 138, 66 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 52%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX
#648A42
RGB
100, 138, 66
HSL
92°, 35%, 40%
CMYK
28, 0, 52, 46

About this color

Asparagus sits at 92° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Asparagus is rendered as rgb(100, 138, 66), where the green channel leads at 138, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Asparagus translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 52Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Asparagus

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #648A42;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 100, 138, 66;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#648A42',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 52%
K: 46%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(100, 138, 66)
rgba(100, 138, 66, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 92° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #648A42?
#648A42 is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 100, 138, 66. It has a hue of 92°, 35% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #648A42?
The RGB color code for #648A42 is rgb(100, 138, 66). This means it contains 100 red, 138 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?
Asparagus (#648A42) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #648A42 in CSS?
You can use #648A42 in CSS with: background-color: #648A42; or color: #648A42; or as an RGB value: rgb(100, 138, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 52%, 46%.