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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3BF57 — Pistachio
#B3BF57 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 67° 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 #B3BF57
- fafbf4
- ebeed2
- dbe1b0
- ccd48e
- bdc76c
- adba4a
- 8f9b3b
- 70792e
- 505721
- 313514
- 111207
Color schemes using #B3BF57
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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#B3BF57 FAQ
What color is #B3BF57?
#B3BF57 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 45% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3BF57?
#B3BF57 is rgb(179, 191, 87) in RGB, hsl(67, 45%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 54%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3BF57?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.51:1.
What colors go well with #B3BF57?
Its direct complement is #6559C0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5980C0 and #9859C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.