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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4CD8E — Pistachio
#A4CD8E is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 99° 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 #A4CD8E
- f6faf4
- dcecd4
- c2deb3
- a8cf93
- 8ec172
- 73b351
- 5e9441
- 497433
- 355324
- 203216
- 0b1208
Color schemes using #A4CD8E
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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#A4CD8E FAQ
What color is #A4CD8E?
#A4CD8E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 99 degrees, 39% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4CD8E?
#A4CD8E is rgb(164, 205, 142) in RGB, hsl(99, 39%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 31%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4CD8E?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.7:1.
What colors go well with #A4CD8E?
Its direct complement is #B78ECD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #978ECD and #CD8EC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.