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Asparagus

#6C8844

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #6C8844. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 108, 136, 68 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 50%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX
#6C8844
RGB
108, 136, 68
HSL
85°, 33%, 40%
CMYK
21, 0, 50, 47

About this color

Asparagus sits at 85° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(108, 136, 68), where the green channel leads at 136, 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 21C 0M 50Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), 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: #6C8844;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 136, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C8844',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 50%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 136, 68)
rgba(108, 136, 68, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 85° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6C8844?
#6C8844 is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 108, 136, 68. It has a hue of 85°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6C8844?
The RGB color code for #6C8844 is rgb(108, 136, 68). This means it contains 108 red, 136 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?
Asparagus (#6C8844) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #6C8844 in CSS?
You can use #6C8844 in CSS with: background-color: #6C8844; or color: #6C8844; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 136, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 50%, 47%.