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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC072 — Pistachio
#AEC072 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 74° 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 #AEC072
- f9faf4
- e6ecd4
- d3ddb4
- c1cf93
- aec073
- 9bb253
- 809342
- 647334
- 485225
- 2c3216
- 0f1208
Color schemes using #AEC072
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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#AEC072 FAQ
What color is #AEC072?
#AEC072 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 38% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC072?
#AEC072 is rgb(174, 192, 114) in RGB, hsl(74, 38%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 41%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC072?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.58:1.
What colors go well with #AEC072?
Its direct complement is #8472C0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7287C0 and #AB72C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.