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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9CC6B — Pistachio
#A9CC6B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 82° 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 #A9CC6B
- f8fbf4
- e4efd1
- d0e3ae
- bbd78b
- a7cb68
- 92bf45
- 799f36
- 5e7c2a
- 43591e
- 293612
- 0e1307
Color schemes using #A9CC6B
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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#A9CC6B FAQ
What color is #A9CC6B?
#A9CC6B is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 82 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9CC6B?
#A9CC6B is rgb(169, 204, 107) in RGB, hsl(82, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 48%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9CC6B?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.54:1.
What colors go well with #A9CC6B?
Its direct complement is #8F6BCC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B78CC and #BF6BCC gives you contrast without the vibration.