#87A96B Hex Color
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Peeled Asparagus is an unsaturated, earthy lime that feels organic and grounded. It functions best as a supporting tone in a design, as large blocks can appear slightly dull. Use black typography over this shade for high readability, as it offers excellent contrast for small body text. The hex code for this color is #87a96b.
About Peeled Asparagus
The pale underside of a garden leaf
What does peeled asparagus mean?
Green with a yellow cast often reads as growth, produce, and early spring, and this muted version adds a herbal, kitchen-garden feel. Its medium lightness and low saturation keep it soft and dry, closer to a faded linen than a bright spring shoot.
Where you see peeled asparagus
- asparagus spears
- avocado flesh
- sage leaves
- cactus pads
- eucalyptus branches
- unripe pears
What it works for
Use it as a calm background in food, wellness, or garden branding, or as a restful wall color with warm wood.
What colors go with peeled asparagus?
Terracotta #e2725bThe clay red sits opposite this green on the wheel, so the pair feels warm and planted.Charcoal #36454fDeep gray grounds the soft green and keeps it from reading as pastel.Mustard #ffdb58Both colors carry yellow undertones, so the match feels earthy and coherent.Cream #fffdd0A near-white lets the green breathe without flattening its muted character.Plum #8e4585The dark purple complements the green's yellow base for a rich, moody pair.Blush #de5d83The pale pink echoes the green's low saturation, giving a gentle, dry contrast.
Questions about Peeled Asparagus
What is the hex code for Peeled Asparagus?
Peeled Asparagus is #87a96b. In RGB that is rgb(135, 169, 107), in HSL hsl(93, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 37%, 34%.
How should I use Peeled Asparagus #87a96b in UI design?
Peeled Asparagus #87a96b functions best as a supporting background or accent color rather than a primary fill. It offers excellent contrast for black typography, making it a reliable, high-readability choice for data-heavy interfaces or subtle UI elements.
Is Peeled Asparagus readable on white or black?
Peeled Asparagus has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.