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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5CD8E — Pistachio
#A5CD8E is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 98° 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 #A5CD8E
- f7faf4
- ddecd4
- c3deb3
- a9cf93
- 8fc172
- 75b351
- 609441
- 4a7433
- 355324
- 203216
- 0b1208
Color schemes using #A5CD8E
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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#A5CD8E FAQ
What color is #A5CD8E?
#A5CD8E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 98 degrees, 39% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5CD8E?
#A5CD8E is rgb(165, 205, 142) in RGB, hsl(98, 39%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 31%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5CD8E?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.72:1.
What colors go well with #A5CD8E?
Its direct complement is #B68ECD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #968ECD and #CD8EC5 gives you contrast without the vibration.