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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDD74A — Pistachio
#BDD74A 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 #BDD74A
- fafcf2
- ecf4cc
- dfeba6
- d1e37f
- c3da59
- b5d232
- 96af26
- 75881e
- 546215
- 333b0d
- 121505
Color schemes using #BDD74A
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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#BDD74A FAQ
What color is #BDD74A?
#BDD74A is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 64% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDD74A?
#BDD74A is rgb(189, 215, 74) in RGB, hsl(71, 64%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 66%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDD74A?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.98:1.
What colors go well with #BDD74A?
Its direct complement is #654BD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B78D8 and #AB4BD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.