GREENS

Pistachio Green

#A9D39E

RGB 169, 211, 158 · HSL 108°, 38%, 72% · CMYK 20, 0, 25, 17

Pistachio Green is #A9D39E in HEX — rgb(169, 211, 158), hsl(108°, 38%, 72%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 25%, 17%).

Pistachio Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 108°, 38%, 72%. 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#A9D39E

RGB169, 211, 158

HSL108°, 38%, 72%

HSV108°, 25%, 83%

CMYK20, 0, 25, 17

Decimal11129758

CSS RGBrgb(169, 211, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(108, 38%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Creamy Spinach S390-3

ΔE 3.3 · #AFD5A5

Dulux

Kettle Drum S23F4

ΔE 3.5 · #9DCB96

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 3.7 · #B4D5A2

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #A9DBA3

Vista Paint

Green Sheen C-763

ΔE 4 · #B5D5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 5.1 · #B0DFA4

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 5.1 · #ABCA99

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 6.3 · #A3D393

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 6.4 · #B3E1B3

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 7 · #BFE5B1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.5 · #B9D696

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.1 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.7 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 9.5 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.3 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9D39E

#C89CD3

Analogous

#C2D39C

#A9D39E

#9CD3AD

Triadic

#A9D39E

#9CA7D3

#D39CA7

Split-Complementary

#A9D39E

#AD9CD3

#D39CC2

Tetradic

#A9D39E

#9CC2D3

#C89CD3

#D3AD9C

Monochromatic

#539442

#78BB68

#A9D39E

#D6EAD1

#EFF7ED

Rectangle

#A9D39E

#9CD3C8

#C89CD3

#D39CA7

Compound

#A9D39E

#9CD3AD

#C89CD3

#D39CC2

Variations

Lighter

#B9DCB0

#CCE2C6

#E2EDDF

Darker

#79BE68

#4C8F3B

#2B5421

Saturation

#B3C0AF

#A7D39C

#9AE986

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9D39E

#CAC2A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9D39E

#CDCDA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9D39E

#AFCBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pistachio Green 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

#BECB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9D39E

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD0B6

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.

#AF7CBC

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: #A9D39E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9D39E;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio-green: #A9D39E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio-green': '#A9D39E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9D39E] text-[#A9D39E]

SCSS

$pistachio-green: #A9D39E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9D39E?

#A9D39E is Pistachio Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9D39E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pistachio Green?

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

What colors pair well with Pistachio Green?

Pistachio Green 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 Green?

You can download Pistachio Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #A9D39E. In RGB it's 169, 211, 158, and in HSL it's 108°, 38%, 72%.

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