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Pistachio

#96C606

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #96C606. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 150, 198, 6 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 97%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#96C606
RGB
150, 198, 6
HSL
75°, 94%, 40%
CMYK
24, 0, 97, 22

About this color

Pistachio sits at 75° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(150, 198, 6), where the green channel leads at 198, 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 24C 0M 97Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (97%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Pistachio

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #96C606;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 150, 198, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#96C606',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 97%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(150, 198, 6)
rgba(150, 198, 6, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #96C606?
#96C606 is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 150, 198, 6. It has a hue of 75°, 94% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #96C606?
The RGB color code for #96C606 is rgb(150, 198, 6). This means it contains 150 red, 198 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#96C606) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #96C606 in CSS?
You can use #96C606 in CSS with: background-color: #96C606; or color: #96C606; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 198, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 97%, 22%.