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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2B969 — Pistachio
#A2B969 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 #A2B969
- f9faf5
- e5ebd5
- d1dcb5
- bdcd95
- a9be75
- 96af55
- 7b9144
- 607135
- 455126
- 2a3117
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #A2B969
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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#A2B969 FAQ
What color is #A2B969?
#A2B969 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 36% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2B969?
#A2B969 is rgb(162, 185, 105) in RGB, hsl(77, 36%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 43%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2B969?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.68:1.
What colors go well with #A2B969?
Its direct complement is #806AB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6A7BB9 and #A86AB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.