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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CD496 — Pistachio
#9CD496 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 114° 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 #9CD496
- f5fbf4
- d5edd3
- b6dfb2
- 97d290
- 77c46f
- 58b74e
- 47973e
- 377630
- 285523
- 183315
- 081207
Color schemes using #9CD496
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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#9CD496 FAQ
What color is #9CD496?
#9CD496 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 114 degrees, 42% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CD496?
#9CD496 is rgb(156, 212, 150) in RGB, hsl(114, 42%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 29%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CD496?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.27:1.
What colors go well with #9CD496?
Its direct complement is #CE96D4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF96D4 and #D496BB gives you contrast without the vibration.