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#A9D77E — Pistachio
#A9D77E is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 91° 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 #A9D77E
- f7fbf3
- dff0cf
- c7e5ac
- b0da88
- 98cf64
- 80c440
- 69a332
- 527f27
- 3b5b1c
- 243711
- 0d1406
Color schemes using #A9D77E
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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#A9D77E FAQ
What color is #A9D77E?
#A9D77E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 53% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9D77E?
#A9D77E is rgb(169, 215, 126) in RGB, hsl(91, 53%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 41%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9D77E?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.71:1.
What colors go well with #A9D77E?
Its direct complement is #AC7ED7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #807ED7 and #D77ED6 gives you contrast without the vibration.