analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3CE46 — Pistachio
#B3CE46 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 #B3CE46
- fafcf3
- ebf2ce
- dbe8a9
- ccde84
- bdd45f
- aecb3a
- 90a82d
- 708323
- 505e19
- 31390f
- 111405
Color schemes using #B3CE46
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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#B3CE46 FAQ
What color is #B3CE46?
#B3CE46 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 58% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3CE46?
#B3CE46 is rgb(179, 206, 70) in RGB, hsl(72, 58%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 66%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3CE46?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.83:1.
What colors go well with #B3CE46?
Its direct complement is #6146CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #466ECE and #A546CE gives you contrast without the vibration.