GREENS

Pistachio Dream

#A5CF8C

RGB 165, 207, 140 · HSL 98°, 41%, 68% · CMYK 20, 0, 32, 19

Pistachio Dream is #A5CF8C in HEX — rgb(165, 207, 140), hsl(98°, 41%, 68%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 32%, 19%).

Pistachio Dream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 41%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A5CF8C

RGB165, 207, 140

HSL98°, 41%, 68%

HSV98°, 32%, 81%

CMYK20, 0, 32, 19

Decimal10866572

CSS RGBrgb(165, 207, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 41%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nature's Delight S22G4

ΔE 2 · #A8D292

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 2.9 · #A3D393

Valspar

Gentle Landscape 6004-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #A7D093

Behr

Chopped Dill M380-4

ΔE 4.6 · #B2DB9A

Vista Paint

Grand Valley K-330

ΔE 4.8 · #96C383

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 5.3 · #99C285

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.3 · #B9D696

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 6.4 · #96BF83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 6.5 · #91BF81

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 7.4 · #B0DFA4

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 9.8 · #B7CA90

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.8 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.2 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 13.8 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 14.8 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 20.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A5CF8C

#B68CCF

Analogous

#C6CF8C

#A5CF8C

#8CCF95

Triadic

#A5CF8C

#8CA4CF

#CF8CA4

Split-Complementary

#A5CF8C

#958CCF

#CF8CC6

Tetradic

#A5CF8C

#8CC6CF

#B68CCF

#CF958C

Monochromatic

#568939

#7AB856

#A5CF8C

#CFE5C2

#F1F7ED

Rectangle

#A5CF8C

#8CCFB6

#B68CCF

#CF8CA4

Compound

#A5CF8C

#8CCF95

#B68CCF

#CF8CC6

Variations

Lighter

#B7D8A3

#C9DFBD

#E0EBDA

Darker

#7DBD59

#548A34

#31521D

Saturation

#ABB7A3

#A4CF8C

#9EE774

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5CF8C

#C7BD8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5CF8C

#C9C997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5CF8C

#ACC5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pistachio Dream sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BBC884

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A5CF8C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A8CDA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9D6EB9

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A5CF8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5CF8C;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio-dream: #A5CF8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio-dream': '#A5CF8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5CF8C] text-[#A5CF8C]

SCSS

$pistachio-dream: #A5CF8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5CF8C?

#A5CF8C is Pistachio Dream, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5CF8C warm or cool?

Pistachio Dream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pistachio Dream?

Pistachio Dream works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Pistachio Dream?

Pistachio Dream pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pistachio Dream?

You can download Pistachio Dream on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pistachio Dream?

The hex code is #A5CF8C. In RGB it's 165, 207, 140, and in HSL it's 98°, 41%, 68%.

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