Avocado

HEX: #568203 | Modern Palette

On White
4.58:1
PASS
On Black
4.59:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#568203
RGB
86, 130, 3
HSL
80°, 97% ,50%
CMYK
33.85, 0, 97.69, 49.02

About Avocado

Avocado (#568203) is a color with RGB(86, 130, 3) and HSL(80.79°, 97.69%, 50.98%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #2F0382, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #035682 and #820356. The name comes from āhuacatl (Nahuatl).

  • HEX: #568203
  • RGB: 86, 130, 3
  • HSL: 80.79°, 97.69%, 50.98%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #2F0382
  • Triadic colors: #035682, #820356
  • The name comes from āhuacatl (Nahuatl).

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Color Palettes

Avocado #568203 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Avocado #568203 pairs with #2F0382 as its complementary color, and #035682 and #820356 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

AVOCADO
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

AVOCADO
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

AVOCADO

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Avocado #568203 moves from dark #101901 tones through the base color to lighter #F6FEE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

AVOCADO

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #77770C
Protanopia #7E7E01
Tritanopia #627A7A
Achromatopsia #757575

Frequently Asked Questions

Avocado (#568203) is a color with RGB(86, 130, 3) and HSL(80.79°, 97.69%, 50.98%).

#568203 pairs strongly with #2F0382 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#568203 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid styles.

#568203 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Avocado is linked to āhuacatl from Nahuatl, meaning testicle (due to its shape and how it hangs from the tree).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word āhuacatl
Meaning testicle (due to its shape and how it hangs from the tree)
Language Nahuatl
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

The avocado originated in south-central Mexico, where it was cultivated as early as 5000 BC. The word 'avocado' comes from the Spanish 'aguacate', which in turn came from the Nahuatl word 'āhuacatl'. The fruit was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. For a long time, it was considered an exotic delicacy. In the 20th century, its popularity grew significantly, especially in the United States, leading to widespread cultivation in California and Florida. The name 'alligator pear' was also used for a period due to its skin texture and shape.

First Recorded Use

The first known written use in English was by Sir Henry Sloane in 1696, referring to it as an 'avocado pear'. However, the Spanish 'aguacate' (derived from Nahuatl) was in use much earlier after the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Cultural Associations

In ancient Mesoamerican cultures, the avocado was a significant food source and held symbolic meaning, sometimes associated with fertility. Today, it is a staple in many cuisines worldwide, particularly in Mexican, Californian, and various Mediterranean diets. It's a key ingredient in guacamole, a popular dip. Its high fat content (healthy monounsaturated fats) has contributed to its 'superfood' status in modern health trends.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #568203;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #568203;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #568203;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #568203,
        #5D08FC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #568203,
        #5D08FC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$avocado: #568203;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$avocado-r: 86;
$avocado-g: 130;
$avocado-b: 3;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $avocado;
    color: rgba($avocado-r, $avocado-g, $avocado-b, 0.8);
}