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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78CE99 — Pistachio
#78CE99 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 143° 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 #78CE99
- f4fbf7
- d1efdc
- afe2c2
- 8cd6a8
- 6ac98e
- 47bd74
- 389d5f
- 2c7a4a
- 205835
- 133520
- 07130b
Color schemes using #78CE99
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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#78CE99 FAQ
What color is #78CE99?
#78CE99 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 143 degrees, 47% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78CE99?
#78CE99 is rgb(120, 206, 153) in RGB, hsl(143, 47%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 0%, 26%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78CE99?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.09:1.
What colors go well with #78CE99?
Its direct complement is #CE78AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C478CE and #CE7882 gives you contrast without the vibration.