#8BB36D
Pistachio · light cool green
About #8BB36D
#8BB36D is a light, moderately saturated green colour. Digitally that works out to 55% red, 70% green and 43% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 30% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
Visually it is similar to Pistachio (ΔE 9.1), with Matcha the next nearest named colour. Across the colour wheel sits #956DB3 (royal purple), its complementary partner.
Because it is light, it is most useful for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Put black text on top of it — 8.77:1, a WCAG AAA pass.
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #8BB36D?
#8BB36D is a light, moderately saturated green colour. Digitally that works out to 55% red, 70% green and 43% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 30% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
›What text colour should I use on #8BB36D?
Use black text. Black on #8BB36D has a contrast ratio of 8.77:1 (AAA).
›What colours go with #8BB36D?
Its complementary colour is #956DB3, and analogous partners are #AEB36D and #6DB372.