Wasabi is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #879537.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
135, 149, 55 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 63%, 42% for print applications.
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Wasabi
#879537
Wasabi color values
- HEX
- #879537
- RGB
- 135, 149, 55
- HSL
- 69°, 46%, 40%
- CMYK
- 9, 0, 63, 42
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Wasabi sits at 69° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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, Wasabi is rendered as rgb(135, 149, 55), where the green channel leads at 149, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Wasabi translates to a CMYK breakdown of 9C 0M 63Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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 Wasabi
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #879537;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 149, 55;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#879537',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 63%
K: 42%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 149, 55)
rgba(135, 149, 55, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #879537?
#879537 is Wasabi, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 135, 149, 55. It has a hue of 69°, 46%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #879537?
The RGB color code for #879537 is rgb(135, 149, 55). This means it contains 135 red,
149 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wasabi a warm or cool color?
Wasabi (#879537) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #879537 in CSS?
You can use #879537 in CSS with:
background-color: #879537; or color: #879537; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 149, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 63%, 42%.