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Pistachio

#9AC20A

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #9AC20A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 154, 194, 10 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 95%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#9AC20A
RGB
154, 194, 10
HSL
73°, 90%, 40%
CMYK
21, 0, 95, 24

About this color

Pistachio sits at 73° 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(154, 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 21C 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.

How to use Pistachio

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9AC20A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 154, 194, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9AC20A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(154, 194, 10)
rgba(154, 194, 10, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9AC20A?
#9AC20A is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 154, 194, 10. It has a hue of 73°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9AC20A?
The RGB color code for #9AC20A is rgb(154, 194, 10). This means it contains 154 red, 194 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#9AC20A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9AC20A in CSS?
You can use #9AC20A in CSS with: background-color: #9AC20A; or color: #9AC20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(154, 194, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 95%, 24%.