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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0BA5E — Pistachio
#A0BA5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 77° 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 #A0BA5E
- f9faf4
- e5ecd3
- d2deb3
- bed092
- abc271
- 98b450
- 7d9540
- 627432
- 465424
- 2a3316
- 0f1208
Color schemes using #A0BA5E
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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#A0BA5E FAQ
What color is #A0BA5E?
#A0BA5E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 40% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0BA5E?
#A0BA5E is rgb(160, 186, 94) in RGB, hsl(77, 40%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 49%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0BA5E?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.68:1.
What colors go well with #A0BA5E?
Its direct complement is #785EBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E72BA and #A65EBA gives you contrast without the vibration.