analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4CE40 — Pistachio
#B4CE40 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 71° 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 #B4CE40
- fafcf3
- ecf2ce
- dde9a8
- cedf83
- bfd55e
- b1cc38
- 92a92c
- 728422
- 525f18
- 323a0f
- 121405
Color schemes using #B4CE40
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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#B4CE40 FAQ
What color is #B4CE40?
#B4CE40 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 59% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4CE40?
#B4CE40 is rgb(180, 206, 64) in RGB, hsl(71, 59%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 69%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4CE40?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.84:1.
What colors go well with #B4CE40?
Its direct complement is #5A40CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #406DCE and #A140CE gives you contrast without the vibration.