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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EBC4E — Pistachio
#9EBC4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 76° 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 #9EBC4E
- f9fbf4
- e6eed2
- d4e1b0
- c1d48e
- afc76c
- 9cba4a
- 819b3b
- 65792e
- 485721
- 2c3514
- 0f1207
Color schemes using #9EBC4E
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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#9EBC4E FAQ
What color is #9EBC4E?
#9EBC4E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EBC4E?
#9EBC4E is rgb(158, 188, 78) in RGB, hsl(76, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 59%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EBC4E?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.76:1.
What colors go well with #9EBC4E?
Its direct complement is #6B4EBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E67BC and #A24EBC gives you contrast without the vibration.