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#A9BE4B — Pistachio
#A9BE4B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 71° 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 #A9BE4B
- fafbf4
- e9efd1
- d9e2af
- c8d68c
- b8c96a
- a7bd47
- 8a9d38
- 6c7a2c
- 4d5820
- 2f3513
- 111307
Color schemes using #A9BE4B
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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#A9BE4B FAQ
What color is #A9BE4B?
#A9BE4B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9BE4B?
#A9BE4B is rgb(169, 190, 75) in RGB, hsl(71, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 61%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9BE4B?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.15:1.
What colors go well with #A9BE4B?
Its direct complement is #604BBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B70BE and #9A4BBE gives you contrast without the vibration.