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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8D246 — Pistachio
#A8D246 is a mid-tone 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 #A8D246
- f9fcf3
- e7f3cd
- d6eaa7
- c4e181
- b2d75c
- a1ce36
- 85ac2a
- 678620
- 4a6017
- 2d3a0e
- 101505
Color schemes using #A8D246
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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#A8D246 FAQ
What color is #A8D246?
#A8D246 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 61% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8D246?
#A8D246 is rgb(168, 210, 70) in RGB, hsl(78, 61%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 67%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8D246?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.97:1.
What colors go well with #A8D246?
Its direct complement is #7046D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4662D2 and #B646D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.