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Pistachio

#95BD05

Pistachio is a neutral dark color with the hex code #95BD05. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 149, 189, 5 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 97%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#95BD05
RGB
149, 189, 5
HSL
73°, 95%, 38%
CMYK
21, 0, 97, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pistachio sits at 73° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(149, 189, 5), where the green channel leads at 189, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Pistachio translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 0M 97Y 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Pistachio

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #95BD05;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 149, 189, 5;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#95BD05',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 97%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(149, 189, 5)
rgba(149, 189, 5, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #95BD05?
#95BD05 is Pistachio, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 149, 189, 5. It has a hue of 73°, 95% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #95BD05?
The RGB color code for #95BD05 is rgb(149, 189, 5). This means it contains 149 red, 189 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#95BD05) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #95BD05 in CSS?
You can use #95BD05 in CSS with: background-color: #95BD05; or color: #95BD05; or as an RGB value: rgb(149, 189, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 97%, 26%.

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