GREENS

Asparagus

#77AB56

RGB 119, 171, 86 · HSL 97°, 34%, 50% · CMYK 30, 0, 50, 33

Asparagus is #77AB56 in HEX — rgb(119, 171, 86), hsl(97°, 34%, 50%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 50%, 33%).

Asparagus pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 34%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#77AB56

RGB119, 171, 86

HSL97°, 34%, 50%

HSV97°, 50%, 67%

CMYK30, 0, 50, 33

Decimal7842646

CSS RGBrgb(119, 171, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 34%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 552

ΔE 3.4 · #73A657

Dulux

Fluoro Green S22G7

ΔE 3.4 · #77AF54

Valspar

Putting Green 6004-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #75AA5C

Vista Paint

Gentle Caress C-765

ΔE 4.4 · #7BAB5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gentle Caress 766

ΔE 5.3 · #7BAC61

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Tree DE5600

ΔE 5.5 · #74B560

Behr

Aloe Plant BIC-26

ΔE 5.6 · #74A75D

PPG

Grassy Meadow 1223-6

ΔE 6 · #76A55B

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 8.2 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 11.6 · #8AC867

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 11.6 · #9AB758

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 12.2 · #4C9141

Sherwin-Williams

Organic Green SW6732

ΔE 12.4 · #7FAC6E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 14.1 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 18.6 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 24.7 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#77AB56

#8A54AB

Analogous

#A1AB54

#77AB56

#54AB5E

Triadic

#77AB56

#5475AB

#AB5475

Split-Complementary

#77AB56

#5E54AB

#AB54A1

Tetradic

#77AB56

#54A1AB

#8A54AB

#AB5E54

Monochromatic

#2F4422

#52783B

#77AB56

#9FC487

#C8DDBB

Rectangle

#77AB56

#54AB8A

#8A54AB

#AB5475

Compound

#77AB56

#54AB5E

#8A54AB

#AB54A1

Variations

Lighter

#91BC76

#ADC99C

#D0DDC8

Darker

#5E8A42

#40602C

#253919

Saturation

#7C8D72

#75AB54

#6CD52A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#77AB56

#A1965A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#77AB56

#A4A466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#77AB56

#80A0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Asparagus sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#99AD5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#77AB56

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#86B280

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#744D8C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #77AB56;

CSS — background

background-color: #77AB56;

CSS Variable

--color-asparagus: #77AB56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'asparagus': '#77AB56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#77AB56] text-[#77AB56]

SCSS

$asparagus: #77AB56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77AB56?

#77AB56 is Asparagus, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #77AB56 warm or cool?

Asparagus reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Asparagus?

Asparagus works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Asparagus?

Asparagus pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Asparagus?

You can download Asparagus on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Asparagus?

The hex code is #77AB56. In RGB it's 119, 171, 86, and in HSL it's 97°, 34%, 50%.

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