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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ACB96A — Pistachio
#ACB96A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #ACB96A
- f9faf5
- e7ebd5
- d6dcb5
- c4cd95
- b2be75
- a0af55
- 849144
- 677135
- 4a5126
- 2d3117
- 101108
Color schemes using #ACB96A
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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#ACB96A FAQ
What color is #ACB96A?
#ACB96A is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 36% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ACB96A?
#ACB96A is rgb(172, 185, 106) in RGB, hsl(70, 36%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 43%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ACB96A?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.9:1.
What colors go well with #ACB96A?
Its direct complement is #776AB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6A84B9 and #9F6AB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.