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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78C851 — Pistachio
#78C851 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 100° 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 #78C851
- f6fbf3
- daf0d0
- bfe5ac
- a3da88
- 88ce65
- 6cc341
- 58a233
- 457e28
- 315b1d
- 1e3711
- 0b1306
Color schemes using #78C851
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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#78C851 FAQ
What color is #78C851?
#78C851 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 52% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78C851?
#78C851 is rgb(120, 200, 81) in RGB, hsl(100, 52%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 0%, 60%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78C851?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.18:1.
What colors go well with #78C851?
Its direct complement is #A051C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6451C8 and #C851B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.