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Pistachio

#97C20A

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #97C20A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 151, 194, 10 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 95%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#97C20A
RGB
151, 194, 10
HSL
74°, 90%, 40%
CMYK
22, 0, 95, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pistachio sits at 74° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(151, 194, 10), where the green channel leads at 194, 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 22C 0M 95Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (95%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pistachio

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #97C20A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 194, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#97C20A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(151, 194, 10)
rgba(151, 194, 10, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #97C20A?
#97C20A is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 151, 194, 10. It has a hue of 74°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #97C20A?
The RGB color code for #97C20A is rgb(151, 194, 10). This means it contains 151 red, 194 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#97C20A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #97C20A in CSS?
You can use #97C20A in CSS with: background-color: #97C20A; or color: #97C20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 194, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 95%, 24%.

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