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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9D152 — Pistachio
#A9D152 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 79° 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 #A9D152
- f9fcf3
- e7f2ce
- d4e8a9
- c2de84
- afd45f
- 9dcb3a
- 81a82d
- 658323
- 485e19
- 2c390f
- 0f1405
Color schemes using #A9D152
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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#A9D152 FAQ
What color is #A9D152?
#A9D152 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 58% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9D152?
#A9D152 is rgb(169, 209, 82) in RGB, hsl(79, 58%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 61%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9D152?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.93:1.
What colors go well with #A9D152?
Its direct complement is #7A52D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5269D1 and #BA52D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.