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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#96B94B — Pistachio
#96B94B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 79° 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 #96B94B
- f9fbf4
- e5eed2
- d1e0b0
- bed38f
- aac66d
- 96b94b
- 7c993c
- 61782f
- 455621
- 2a3414
- 0f1207
Color schemes using #96B94B
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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#96B94B FAQ
What color is #96B94B?
#96B94B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #96B94B?
#96B94B is rgb(150, 185, 75) in RGB, hsl(79, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 59%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #96B94B?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.34:1.
What colors go well with #96B94B?
Its direct complement is #6E4BB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B5FB9 and #A54BB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.