Asparagus Sultan color: hex code #6A8E22
Asparagus Sultan has the hex code #6A8E22. It is a dark, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 55.7% green and 13.3% blue (106, 142, 34).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 61% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 76% yellow and 44% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.51:1).
Asparagus Sultan (#6A8E22) color codes
| HEX | #6A8E22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 142, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 55.7%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 61%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 76%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 76%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.58, -28.69, 49.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.58, 57.61, 119.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.906, 22.525, 5.023) | |
| Decimal | 6983202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Asparagus Sultan, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #6A8E22 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6A8E22 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #6A8E22 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#96840bProtanopia
no red cones#91822cDeuteranopia
no green cones#6e8779Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a8e22; }
.text { color: #6a8e22; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a8e22; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 142 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a8e22, #348e22); }Similar colors
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See #6A8E22 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #6A8E22?
- #6A8E22 is a dark, moderate yellow-green known as Asparagus Sultan. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Asparagus Sultan?
- The RGB value is 106, 142, 34: 106 red, 142 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Asparagus Sultan?
- The complementary color is #46228E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A8E22?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 and white text 3.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.