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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AFD987 — Pistachio
#AFD987 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 91° 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 #AFD987
- f7fbf3
- dff0d0
- c7e5ac
- b0da88
- 98ce65
- 80c341
- 69a233
- 527e28
- 3b5b1d
- 243711
- 0d1306
Color schemes using #AFD987
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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#AFD987 FAQ
What color is #AFD987?
#AFD987 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 52% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AFD987?
#AFD987 is rgb(175, 217, 135) in RGB, hsl(91, 52%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 38%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AFD987?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.1:1.
What colors go well with #AFD987?
Its direct complement is #B187D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8887D9 and #D987D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.