Asparagus

Q: How do I use #8A9E61 in CSS?

You can use #8A9E61 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9E61; or color: #8A9E61; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 158, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 39%, 38%.

#8A9E61

Asparagus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8A9E61. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 138, 158, 97 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 39%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Asparagus color values

HEX: #8A9E61
RGB: 138, 158, 97
HSL: 80°, 24%, 50%
CMYK: 13, 0, 39, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Asparagus sits at 80° on the color wheel with 24% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 24% 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(138, 158, 97), where the green channel leads at 158, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 13C 0M 39Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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: #8A9E61;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 158, 97;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A9E61',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 39%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 158, 97)
rgba(138, 158, 97, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 80° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A9E61?

#8A9E61 is Asparagus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 138, 158, 97. It has a hue of 80°, 24% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A9E61?

The RGB color code for #8A9E61 is rgb(138, 158, 97). This means it contains 138 red, 158 green, and 97 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Asparagus a warm or cool color?

Asparagus (#8A9E61) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A9E61 in CSS?

You can use #8A9E61 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9E61; or color: #8A9E61; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 158, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 39%, 38%.