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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5BB72 — Pistachio
#A5BB72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #A5BB72
- f8faf5
- e4ebd5
- d0dcb5
- bccc96
- a8bd76
- 94ae56
- 7a9045
- 5f7036
- 445127
- 293118
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #A5BB72
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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#A5BB72 FAQ
What color is #A5BB72?
#A5BB72 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5BB72?
#A5BB72 is rgb(165, 187, 114) in RGB, hsl(78, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 39%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5BB72?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.95:1.
What colors go well with #A5BB72?
Its direct complement is #8872BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7280BB and #AC72BB gives you contrast without the vibration.