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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC74D — Pistachio
#AEC74D is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 72° 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 #AEC74D
- fafbf3
- eaf0d0
- d9e5ac
- c9da88
- b9ce65
- a9c341
- 8ca233
- 6d7e28
- 4e5b1d
- 303711
- 111306
Color schemes using #AEC74D
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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#AEC74D FAQ
What color is #AEC74D?
#AEC74D is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 52% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC74D?
#AEC74D is rgb(174, 199, 77) in RGB, hsl(72, 52%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC74D?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.08:1.
What colors go well with #AEC74D?
Its direct complement is #654DC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D71C7 and #A24DC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.