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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A1C46D — Pistachio
#A1C46D is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 84° 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 #A1C46D
- f8fbf4
- e3edd3
- cddfb2
- b8d290
- a2c46f
- 8db74e
- 74973e
- 5a7630
- 415523
- 273315
- 0e1207
Color schemes using #A1C46D
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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#A1C46D FAQ
What color is #A1C46D?
#A1C46D is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 42% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A1C46D?
#A1C46D is rgb(161, 196, 109) in RGB, hsl(84, 42%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 44%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A1C46D?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.63:1.
What colors go well with #A1C46D?
Its direct complement is #906EC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E77C4 and #BB6EC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.