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Avocado

Desaturated yellow-green, iconic color of the 1970s.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Avocado is inseparable from the aesthetic of the 1970s and its fitted kitchens. Its desaturation and organic tonality give it a particular nostalgia and a return to grace in contemporary palettes that revisit this decade.

Synonyms & nuances

avocatvert avocatavocado greenretro green

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :59 (Rough)
#568203
DMC 905
Parrot Green Dk
ΔE 59

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

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