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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85C24C — Pistachio
#85C24C is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 91° 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 #85C24C
- f7fbf4
- dfefd1
- c8e3ae
- b0d78b
- 98cb68
- 80bf45
- 699f36
- 527c2a
- 3b591e
- 243612
- 0d1307
Color schemes using #85C24C
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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#85C24C FAQ
What color is #85C24C?
#85C24C is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 49% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85C24C?
#85C24C is rgb(133, 194, 76) in RGB, hsl(91, 49%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 61%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85C24C?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.82:1.
What colors go well with #85C24C?
Its direct complement is #894CC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E4CC2 and #C24CC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.