Asparagus

Q: How do I use #87A45B in CSS?

You can use #87A45B in CSS with: background-color: #87A45B; or color: #87A45B; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 164, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 45%, 36%.

#87A45B

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #87A45B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 135, 164, 91 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 45%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX: #87A45B
RGB: 135, 164, 91
HSL: 84°, 29%, 50%
CMYK: 18, 0, 45, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Asparagus sits at 84° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% 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(135, 164, 91), where the green channel leads at 164, 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 18C 0M 45Y 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: #87A45B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 164, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#87A45B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(135, 164, 91)
rgba(135, 164, 91, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 84° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #87A45B?

#87A45B is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 135, 164, 91. It has a hue of 84°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #87A45B?

The RGB color code for #87A45B is rgb(135, 164, 91). This means it contains 135 red, 164 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?

Asparagus (#87A45B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #87A45B in CSS?

You can use #87A45B in CSS with: background-color: #87A45B; or color: #87A45B; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 164, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 45%, 36%.