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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6B455 — Pistachio
#A6B455 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 69° 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 #A6B455
- f9faf4
- e8ecd4
- d7deb3
- c6cf93
- b5c172
- a4b351
- 889441
- 6a7433
- 4c5324
- 2e3216
- 101208
Color schemes using #A6B455
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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#A6B455 FAQ
What color is #A6B455?
#A6B455 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 39% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6B455?
#A6B455 is rgb(166, 180, 85) in RGB, hsl(69, 39%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 53%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6B455?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.28:1.
What colors go well with #A6B455?
Its direct complement is #6355B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5576B4 and #9355B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.