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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99CD98 — Pistachio
#99CD98 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 119° 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 #99CD98
- f5faf5
- d5ebd5
- b6dcb5
- 97cc96
- 77bd76
- 58ae56
- 479045
- 377036
- 275127
- 183118
- 081108
Color schemes using #99CD98
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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#99CD98 FAQ
What color is #99CD98?
#99CD98 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 119 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99CD98?
#99CD98 is rgb(153, 205, 152) in RGB, hsl(119, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 26%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99CD98?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.54:1.
What colors go well with #99CD98?
Its direct complement is #CC98CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B298CD and #CD98B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.