Asparagus Fern Color – #b9cb5a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Asparagus Fern color hex code is #b9cb5a, and it is composed of 73% red, 80% green and 35% blue.
Asparagus Fern is a light, muted, and cool color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Asparagus Fern color (#b9cb5a) against dark backgrounds.

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Asparagus Fern Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Asparagus Fern, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9cb5a |
| RGB | rgb(185,203,90) |
| HSL | hsl(70,52.1%,57.5%) |
| CMYK | 9, 0, 56, 20 |
| HSV | 70, 56, 80 |
| RGB % | 73, 80, 35 |
| XYZ | 43.2, 53.8, 17.8 |
| LAB | 78.3, -22.2, 53.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.75 (passes WCAG AA) |
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#eceabe

White Asparagus
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Peeled Asparagus
#929000

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Hollywood Asparagus
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Grey Asparagus
#90aa0b

Augustus Asparagus
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Asparagus Green
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