Asparagus

Q: How do I use #74A25D in CSS?

You can use #74A25D in CSS with: background-color: #74A25D; or color: #74A25D; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 162, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 43%, 36%.

#74A25D

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #74A25D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 116, 162, 93 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 43%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX: #74A25D
RGB: 116, 162, 93
HSL: 100°, 27%, 50%
CMYK: 28, 0, 43, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Asparagus sits at 100° on the color wheel with 27% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 27% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. 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(116, 162, 93), where the green channel leads at 162, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Asparagus translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 43Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Asparagus

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74A25D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 162, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#74A25D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 43%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(116, 162, 93)
rgba(116, 162, 93, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 100° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #74A25D?

#74A25D is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 116, 162, 93. It has a hue of 100°, 27% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #74A25D?

The RGB color code for #74A25D is rgb(116, 162, 93). This means it contains 116 red, 162 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?

Asparagus (#74A25D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #74A25D in CSS?

You can use #74A25D in CSS with: background-color: #74A25D; or color: #74A25D; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 162, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 43%, 36%.