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Pistachio

#9FC00C

Pistachio is a neutral medium color with the hex code #9FC00C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 159, 192, 12 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 94%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pistachio color values

HEX
#9FC00C
RGB
159, 192, 12
HSL
71°, 88%, 40%
CMYK
17, 0, 94, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pistachio sits at 71° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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(159, 192, 12), where the green channel leads at 192, 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 17C 0M 94Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (94%), 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: #9FC00C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 192, 12;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9FC00C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 94%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(159, 192, 12)
rgba(159, 192, 12, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 71° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9FC00C?
#9FC00C is Pistachio, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 159, 192, 12. It has a hue of 71°, 88% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9FC00C?
The RGB color code for #9FC00C is rgb(159, 192, 12). This means it contains 159 red, 192 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pistachio a warm or cool color?
Pistachio (#9FC00C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9FC00C in CSS?
You can use #9FC00C in CSS with: background-color: #9FC00C; or color: #9FC00C; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 192, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 94%, 25%.

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