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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9B86F — Pistachio
#A9B86F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 72° 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 #A9B86F
- f9faf5
- e6ead5
- d4dbb6
- c1cc96
- aebc77
- 9cad58
- 808f46
- 646f37
- 485027
- 2c3118
- 0f1108
Color schemes using #A9B86F
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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#A9B86F FAQ
What color is #A9B86F?
#A9B86F is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9B86F?
#A9B86F is rgb(169, 184, 111) in RGB, hsl(72, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 40%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9B86F?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.77:1.
What colors go well with #A9B86F?
Its direct complement is #7E6FB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6F85B8 and #A26FB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.