analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBD742 — Pistachio
#BBD742 is a mid-tone 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 #BBD742
- fafcf2
- edf4cc
- dfeca5
- d1e47e
- c3db58
- b5d331
- 96b025
- 75891d
- 546215
- 333c0d
- 121504
Color schemes using #BBD742
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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#BBD742 FAQ
What color is #BBD742?
#BBD742 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 65% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBD742?
#BBD742 is rgb(187, 215, 66) in RGB, hsl(71, 65%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 69%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBD742?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.91:1.
What colors go well with #BBD742?
Its direct complement is #5D42D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4271D7 and #A842D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.