Pistachio
Also known as: Lime Parfait , Jaunty Green , Laudable Lime , Jade Lime
Part of the green family, Pistachio pairs a soft base with a grounded and restorative presence. It belongs in outdoor gear and wellness brands. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.47:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Pistachio color codes
- HEX
- #93C572
- RGB
- rgb(147, 197, 114)
- RGBA
- rgba(147, 197, 114, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(96, 42%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(96, 42%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(25%, 0%, 42%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(74.5 -28.1 36.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.9% 0.124 133.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 11.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Pistachio works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pistachio
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Pistachio by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.47:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pistachio background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pistachio
Pistachio with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pistachio
Pistachio triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dollar Bill #85BB65 · ΔE 3.0
- Gossip #9FD385 · ΔE 3.8
- Fluorescence #89D178 · ΔE 3.9
- Mantis #74C365 · ΔE 4.5
- Botanist #9AD28C · ΔE 4.6
- Feijoa #A5D785 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pistachio is closest to Lilac .
FAQ
Pistachio FAQs
What color is Pistachio?
Pistachio is a medium green with the hex code #93C572. In HSL terms it has a hue of 96°, 42% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pistachio?
The hex code for Pistachio is #93C572. In RGB it's rgb(147, 197, 114), and in CMYK it's cmyk(25%, 0%, 42%, 23%).
What colors go well with Pistachio?
Pistachio pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Pistachio : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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