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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CC98 — Pistachio
#85CC98 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 136° 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 #85CC98
- f4faf6
- d3edda
- b2dfbe
- 91d1a2
- 70c386
- 4fb56a
- 3f9656
- 317543
- 235430
- 15331d
- 08120a
Color schemes using #85CC98
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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#85CC98 FAQ
What color is #85CC98?
#85CC98 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CC98?
#85CC98 is rgb(133, 204, 152) in RGB, hsl(136, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 25%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CC98?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.09:1.
What colors go well with #85CC98?
Its direct complement is #CC85B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB85CC and #CC8595 gives you contrast without the vibration.