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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87B46E — Pistachio
#87B46E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 99° 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 #87B46E
- f7faf5
- ddead6
- c3dab7
- a9ca98
- 90ba79
- 76aa5a
- 608d48
- 4b6e39
- 364f29
- 213019
- 0c1109
Color schemes using #87B46E
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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#87B46E FAQ
What color is #87B46E?
#87B46E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 99 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87B46E?
#87B46E is rgb(135, 180, 110) in RGB, hsl(99, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 39%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87B46E?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.78:1.
What colors go well with #87B46E?
Its direct complement is #9C6EB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #796EB4 and #B46EAA gives you contrast without the vibration.