Oh Pistachio color: hex code #ABCA99
Oh Pistachio has the hex code #ABCA99. It is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 79.2% green and 60% blue (171, 202, 153).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 32% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 21% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.64:1).
Oh Pistachio (#ABCA99) color codes
| HEX | #ABCA99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 202, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 79.2%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 32%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 24%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 24%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.99, -19.34, 21.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.99, 28.64, 132.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.664, 53.198, 38.099) | |
| Decimal | 11258521 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Oh Pistachio, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ABCA99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABCA99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ABCA99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec396Protanopia
no red cones#c9c09bDeuteranopia
no green cones#abc6bdTritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abca99; }
.text { color: #abca99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abca99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 202 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abca99, #99caa0); }Similar colors
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See #ABCA99 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ABCA99?
- #ABCA99 is a light, desaturated green known as Oh Pistachio. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Oh Pistachio?
- The RGB value is 171, 202, 153: 171 red, 202 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Oh Pistachio?
- The complementary color is #B899CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABCA99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.64:1 and white text 1.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.