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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0BC57 — Pistachio
#A0BC57 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 #A0BC57
- f9fbf4
- e6edd3
- d3e0b1
- c0d38f
- acc56e
- 99b84c
- 7e983d
- 63772f
- 475522
- 2b3415
- 0f1207
Color schemes using #A0BC57
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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#A0BC57 FAQ
What color is #A0BC57?
#A0BC57 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 43% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0BC57?
#A0BC57 is rgb(160, 188, 87) in RGB, hsl(77, 43%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 54%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0BC57?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.83:1.
What colors go well with #A0BC57?
Its direct complement is #7457BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #576DBC and #A657BC gives you contrast without the vibration.