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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6C857 — Pistachio
#A6C857 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 #A6C857
- f9fbf3
- e6f0d0
- d4e4ad
- c1d989
- aecd66
- 9cc242
- 80a134
- 647e29
- 485a1d
- 2c3712
- 0f1306
Color schemes using #A6C857
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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#A6C857 FAQ
What color is #A6C857?
#A6C857 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 51% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6C857?
#A6C857 is rgb(166, 200, 87) in RGB, hsl(78, 51%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 56%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6C857?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.02:1.
What colors go well with #A6C857?
Its direct complement is #7856C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #566CC8 and #B156C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.