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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3E156 — Pistachio
#A3E156 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 87° 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 #A3E156
- f8fdf2
- e2f6ca
- ccefa2
- b6e87a
- a1e152
- 8bda2b
- 72b520
- 598d19
- 406512
- 273e0b
- 0e1604
Color schemes using #A3E156
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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#A3E156 FAQ
What color is #A3E156?
#A3E156 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 70% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A3E156?
#A3E156 is rgb(163, 225, 86) in RGB, hsl(87, 70%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 62%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3E156?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.46:1.
What colors go well with #A3E156?
Its direct complement is #9556E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #565DE1 and #DA56E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.