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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4EC4B — Pistachio
#A4EC4B 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 #A4EC4B
- f8fef1
- e2f9c7
- cdf59c
- b7f072
- a2ec47
- 8ce71d
- 73c114
- 5a9610
- 416c0b
- 274207
- 0e1702
Color schemes using #A4EC4B
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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#A4EC4B FAQ
What color is #A4EC4B?
#A4EC4B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 81% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A4EC4B?
#A4EC4B is rgb(164, 236, 75) in RGB, hsl(87, 81%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 68%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4EC4B?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.68:1.
What colors go well with #A4EC4B?
Its direct complement is #934BEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B53EC and #E44BEC gives you contrast without the vibration.