Skip to main content

Asparagus

#668A42

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #668A42. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 102, 138, 66 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 52%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX
#668A42
RGB
102, 138, 66
HSL
90°, 35%, 40%
CMYK
26, 0, 52, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Asparagus sits at 90° 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(102, 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 26C 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Asparagus

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #668A42;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 102, 138, 66;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#668A42',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 52%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(102, 138, 66)
rgba(102, 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 90° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Shopify logo
Shopify
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #668A42?
#668A42 is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 102, 138, 66. It has a hue of 90°, 35% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #668A42?
The RGB color code for #668A42 is rgb(102, 138, 66). This means it contains 102 red, 138 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?
Asparagus (#668A42) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #668A42 in CSS?
You can use #668A42 in CSS with: background-color: #668A42; or color: #668A42; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 138, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 52%, 46%.

Color tools