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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74BE8A — Pistachio
#74BE8A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 138° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #74BE8A
- f5faf6
- d5ebdb
- b5dcc1
- 95cda6
- 75be8b
- 55af70
- 44915b
- 357147
- 265133
- 17311f
- 08110b
Color schemes using #74BE8A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#74BE8A FAQ
What color is #74BE8A?
#74BE8A is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 138 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74BE8A?
#74BE8A is rgb(116, 190, 138) in RGB, hsl(138, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 27%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74BE8A?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.47:1.
What colors go well with #74BE8A?
Its direct complement is #BE74A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF74BE and #BE7483 gives you contrast without the vibration.