analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B7D161 — Pistachio
#B7D161 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 74° 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 #B7D161
- fafcf3
- e9f1cf
- d8e6aa
- c8dc86
- b7d162
- a7c73d
- 8aa530
- 6c8125
- 4d5c1b
- 2f3810
- 101406
Color schemes using #B7D161
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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#B7D161 FAQ
What color is #B7D161?
#B7D161 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 55% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B7D161?
#B7D161 is rgb(183, 209, 97) in RGB, hsl(74, 55%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 54%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B7D161?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.31:1.
What colors go well with #B7D161?
Its direct complement is #7B61D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #617FD1 and #B361D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.