Pistachio
Vibrant, high-saturation lime for bold accents
Pistachio is a bright, high-saturation lime with a yellow-leaning base. Because it is so luminous, this shade can feel overwhelming as a dominant background color. It works best as an energetic 10% accent in sports or gaming interfaces. Use black text against it to maintain readability, as lighter tones can lose definition. The hex code for this color is #93c572.
About Pistachio
The pale green meat of a freshly cracked shell
What does pistachio mean?
People often connect this shade with spring, new growth, fresh food, and light, cheerful spaces. Its high lightness and medium saturation make it feel open and awake, soft without going washed out.
Where you see pistachio
- pistachio ice cream
- new maple leaves
- honeydew melon flesh
- painted kitchen cabinets
- crocus petals
- vintage refrigerators
What it works for
It works well in kitchens, spring packaging, kid spaces, and as an accent against warm neutrals.
What colors go with pistachio?
Plum #8e4585Deep purple pushes this green toward juicy instead of plain.Terracotta #e2725bWarm clay tones give the green a grounded, earthy partner.Charcoal #36454fDark gray sharpens the light green without fighting its softness.Butter #ffff81Two soft neighbors make a sunny, kitchen friendly pair.Dusty Rose #b56f76Muted pink keeps the pairing gentle and a little retro.
Questions about Pistachio
What is the hex code for Pistachio?
Pistachio is #93c572. In RGB that is rgb(147, 197, 114), in HSL hsl(96, 42%, 61%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 42%, 23%.
What is the best way to use #93c572 in a UI?
Use #93c572 sparingly as a 10% accent color to maintain visual balance. Because this shade is so luminous, it can easily overpower backgrounds, so pair it with black text to ensure your content remains readable and accessible.
How does #93c572 compare to other lime greens?
This hex color has a distinct yellow-leaning base, making it feel more energetic than cooler, blue-tinted greens. It reads as a high-saturation lime that demands attention, making it perfect for sports-themed graphics or gaming interface elements.
Is Pistachio readable on white or black?
Pistachio has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.