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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FB96A — Pistachio
#9FB96A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 80° 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 #9FB96A
- f8faf5
- e4ebd5
- cfdcb5
- bacd95
- a6be75
- 91af55
- 779144
- 5d7135
- 435126
- 293117
- 0e1108
Color schemes using #9FB96A
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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#9FB96A FAQ
What color is #9FB96A?
#9FB96A is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 36% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FB96A?
#9FB96A is rgb(159, 185, 106) in RGB, hsl(80, 36%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 43%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FB96A?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.62:1.
What colors go well with #9FB96A?
Its direct complement is #846AB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6A77B9 and #AC6AB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.