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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7BD56 — Pistachio
#A7BD56 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 73° 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 #A7BD56
- f9fbf4
- e8eed2
- d6e0b0
- c4d38f
- b3c66d
- a1b94b
- 85993c
- 68782f
- 4b5621
- 2d3414
- 101207
Color schemes using #A7BD56
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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#A7BD56 FAQ
What color is #A7BD56?
#A7BD56 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 44% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7BD56?
#A7BD56 is rgb(167, 189, 86) in RGB, hsl(73, 44%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 54%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7BD56?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.06:1.
What colors go well with #A7BD56?
Its direct complement is #6C56BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5673BD and #A056BD gives you contrast without the vibration.