Pistachio

Q: How do I use #99BB11 in CSS?

You can use #99BB11 in CSS with: background-color: #99BB11; or color: #99BB11; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 187, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 91%, 27%.

#99BB11

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #99BB11. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 187, 17 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 91%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX: #99BB11
RGB: 153, 187, 17
HSL: 72°, 83%, 40%
CMYK: 18, 0, 91, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pistachio sits at 72° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(153, 187, 17), where the green channel leads at 187, 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 18C 0M 91Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #99BB11;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 187, 17;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#99BB11',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 91%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(153, 187, 17)
rgba(153, 187, 17, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #99BB11?

#99BB11 is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 153, 187, 17. It has a hue of 72°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #99BB11?

The RGB color code for #99BB11 is rgb(153, 187, 17). This means it contains 153 red, 187 green, and 17 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?

Pistachio (#99BB11) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #99BB11 in CSS?

You can use #99BB11 in CSS with: background-color: #99BB11; or color: #99BB11; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 187, 17). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 91%, 27%.