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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAB55E — Pistachio
#AAB55E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 68° 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 #AAB55E
- f9faf5
- e8ebd4
- d7ddb4
- c6ce94
- b5bf74
- a4b054
- 889243
- 6a7234
- 4c5226
- 2e3217
- 101108
Color schemes using #AAB55E
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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#AAB55E FAQ
What color is #AAB55E?
#AAB55E is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 37% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAB55E?
#AAB55E is rgb(170, 181, 94) in RGB, hsl(68, 37%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 48%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAB55E?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.48:1.
What colors go well with #AAB55E?
Its direct complement is #6A5EB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E7EB5 and #955EB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.