Green color · XKCD survey name
Pistachio Color Code: #C0FA8B
The HEX code for Pistachio is #C0FA8B. It is a light, vivid yellow-green color made of 192 red, 250 green and 139 blue (HSL 91°, 92%, 76%). Black text reads best on it (17.28:1 contrast).
Pistachio color values
#C0FA8B
rgb(192, 250, 139)
hsl(91, 92%, 76%)
91, 44%, 98%
hwb(91 55% 2%)
23%, 0%, 44%, 2%
12647051
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pistachio?
“Pistachio” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 91° places it in the yellow-green part of the color wheel, with 92% saturation (vivid) and 76% lightness (light). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other green colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 91% of them and more saturated than 61% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.814, which makes it a very light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Pistachio counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 76% and its relative luminance is 0.814. Black text reads best on it (17.28:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pistachio
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.21:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 17.28:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Pistachio
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Pistachio
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Pistachio
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (17.28:1 contrast with black)
- Eco, health and finance-style branding
- Charts, maps and nature illustrations
- Calm backgrounds and section fills
- Success and confirmation states (with a label or icon)
Use Pistachio in CSS
:root {
--color-pistachio: #C0FA8B;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pistachio);
background-color: #C0FA8B;
border: 2px solid #C0FA8B;
}Questions about Pistachio
What is the HEX code for Pistachio?
Pistachio is #C0FA8B.
What is the RGB value of Pistachio?
The RGB value of Pistachio is 192, 250, 139: 192 red, 250 green and 139 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(192, 250, 139) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pistachio?
The HSL value of Pistachio is 91°, 92%, 76% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(91, 92%, 76%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pistachio?
A standard conversion gives about C 23%, M 0%, Y 44%, K 2%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pistachio a light or dark color?
Pistachio counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 76% and its relative luminance is 0.814. Black text reads best on it (17.28:1 contrast).
How does Pistachio look with white text?
White text on Pistachio has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Pistachio look with black text?
Black text on Pistachio has a contrast ratio of 17.28:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pistachio?
Light Purple is its complementary color, and Pale Yellow sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Pistachio be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (17.28:1 contrast with black); eco, health and finance-style branding; charts, maps and nature illustrations.
How do I use Pistachio in CSS?
Use color: #C0FA8B; for text, background-color: #C0FA8B; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pistachio: #C0FA8B; and reuse it with var(--color-pistachio).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.