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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6C64E — Pistachio
#A6C64E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 76° 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 #A6C64E
- f9fbf3
- e7f0d0
- d5e4ad
- c4d989
- b2cd66
- a0c242
- 84a134
- 677e29
- 4a5a1d
- 2d3712
- 101306
Color schemes using #A6C64E
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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#A6C64E FAQ
What color is #A6C64E?
#A6C64E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6C64E?
#A6C64E is rgb(166, 198, 78) in RGB, hsl(76, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6C64E?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.81:1.
What colors go well with #A6C64E?
Its direct complement is #6E4EC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E6AC6 and #AA4EC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.