Pistachio is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #94BC10.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
148, 188, 16 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 91%, 26% for print applications.
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Pistachio
#94BC10
Pistachio color values
- HEX
- #94BC10
- RGB
- 148, 188, 16
- HSL
- 74°, 84%, 40%
- CMYK
- 21, 0, 91, 26
Shades & tints
About this color
Pistachio sits at 74° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Pistachio is rendered as rgb(148, 188, 16), where the green channel leads at 188, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Pistachio translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 0M 91Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Pistachio
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #94BC10;
--brand-primary-rgb: 148, 188, 16;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#94BC10',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 91%
K: 26% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(148, 188, 16)
rgba(148, 188, 16, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #94BC10?
What is the RGB value of #94BC10?
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
How do I use #94BC10 in CSS?
background-color: #94BC10; or color: #94BC10; or as an RGB value: rgb(148, 188, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 91%, 26%.