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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8AB172 — Pistachio
#8AB172 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 97° 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 #8AB172
- f7faf5
- dee9d7
- c5d8b9
- acc89a
- 93b77c
- 7aa65e
- 638a4c
- 4e6b3b
- 384d2a
- 222f1a
- 0c1009
Color schemes using #8AB172
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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#8AB172 FAQ
What color is #8AB172?
#8AB172 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 97 degrees, 29% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8AB172?
#8AB172 is rgb(138, 177, 114) in RGB, hsl(97, 29%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 36%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8AB172?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.61:1.
What colors go well with #8AB172?
Its direct complement is #9972B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7972B1 and #B172AA gives you contrast without the vibration.