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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FCC85 — Pistachio
#9FCC85 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 98° 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 #9FCC85
- f7faf4
- dcedd3
- c2dfb2
- a8d191
- 8ec370
- 74b54f
- 5f963f
- 4a7531
- 355423
- 203315
- 0b1208
Color schemes using #9FCC85
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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#9FCC85 FAQ
What color is #9FCC85?
#9FCC85 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 98 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FCC85?
#9FCC85 is rgb(159, 204, 133) in RGB, hsl(98, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 35%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FCC85?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.45:1.
What colors go well with #9FCC85?
Its direct complement is #B285CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E85CC and #CC85C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.