analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4D161 — Pistachio
#A4D161 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 #A4D161
- f8fcf3
- e3f1cf
- cee6aa
- badc86
- a5d162
- 90c73d
- 76a530
- 5c8125
- 425c1b
- 283810
- 0e1406
Color schemes using #A4D161
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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#A4D161 FAQ
What color is #A4D161?
#A4D161 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 55% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4D161?
#A4D161 is rgb(164, 209, 97) in RGB, hsl(84, 55%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 54%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4D161?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.87:1.
What colors go well with #A4D161?
Its direct complement is #8E61D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #616CD1 and #C661D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.