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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78E27A — Pistachio
#78E27A is a light saturated green sitting at 121° 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 #78E27A
- f2fcf3
- ccf4cc
- a5eca6
- 7ee480
- 58db5a
- 31d334
- 25b028
- 1d891f
- 156216
- 0d3c0d
- 041505
Color schemes using #78E27A
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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#78E27A FAQ
What color is #78E27A?
#78E27A is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 121 degrees, 65% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #78E27A?
#78E27A is rgb(120, 226, 122) in RGB, hsl(121, 65%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 0%, 46%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78E27A?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.96:1.
What colors go well with #78E27A?
Its direct complement is #E278E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF78E2 and #E278AC gives you contrast without the vibration.