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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CBE4B — Pistachio
#9CBE4B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #9CBE4B
- f9fbf4
- e6efd1
- d3e2af
- c0d68c
- adc96a
- 9abd47
- 7f9d38
- 637a2c
- 475820
- 2b3513
- 0f1307
Color schemes using #9CBE4B
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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#9CBE4B FAQ
What color is #9CBE4B?
#9CBE4B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CBE4B?
#9CBE4B is rgb(156, 190, 75) in RGB, hsl(78, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 61%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CBE4B?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.88:1.
What colors go well with #9CBE4B?
Its direct complement is #6E4BBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B62BE and #A74BBE gives you contrast without the vibration.