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#ACE36D — Pistachio

#ACE36D is a light saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #ACE36D

Color schemes using #ACE36D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#ACE36D FAQ

What color is #ACE36D?

#ACE36D is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 68% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #ACE36D?

#ACE36D is rgb(172, 227, 109) in RGB, hsl(88, 68%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 52%, 11%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #ACE36D?

White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.96:1.

What colors go well with #ACE36D?

Its direct complement is #A46DE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6D71E3 and #DF6DE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.