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#9BCC99 — Pistachio
#9BCC99 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 118° 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 #9BCC99
- f5faf5
- d6ead6
- b8dab6
- 99cb97
- 7abb78
- 5cab59
- 4a8e47
- 3a6f38
- 294f28
- 193018
- 091109
Color schemes using #9BCC99
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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#9BCC99 FAQ
What color is #9BCC99?
#9BCC99 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 118 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BCC99?
#9BCC99 is rgb(155, 204, 153) in RGB, hsl(118, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 25%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BCC99?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.49:1.
What colors go well with #9BCC99?
Its direct complement is #CA99CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B199CC and #CC99B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.