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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4BC4E — Pistachio
#B4BC4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #B4BC4E
- fafbf4
- eceed2
- dee1b0
- cfd48e
- c1c76c
- b3ba4a
- 949b3b
- 74792e
- 535721
- 323514
- 121207
Color schemes using #B4BC4E
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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#B4BC4E FAQ
What color is #B4BC4E?
#B4BC4E is a shade of pistachio in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4BC4E?
#B4BC4E is rgb(180, 188, 78) in RGB, hsl(64, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 59%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4BC4E?
White text on this background reaches 2.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.24:1.
What colors go well with #B4BC4E?
Its direct complement is #554EBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E7DBC and #8C4EBC gives you contrast without the vibration.