GREENS

Oh Pistachio

#ABCA99

RGB 171, 202, 153 · HSL 98°, 32%, 70% · CMYK 15, 0, 24, 21

Oh Pistachio is #ABCA99 in HEX — rgb(171, 202, 153), hsl(98°, 32%, 70%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 24%, 21%).

Oh Pistachio pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 32%, 70%. 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#ABCA99

RGB171, 202, 153

HSL98°, 32%, 70%

HSV98°, 24%, 79%

CMYK15, 0, 24, 21

Decimal11258521

CSS RGBrgb(171, 202, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 32%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

Exact match

Dulux

Cos S21F4

ΔE 3.6 · #A6C48E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 3.9 · #B4D5A2

Vista Paint

Green Sheen C-763

ΔE 4.1 · #B5D5A1

Behr

Bay Water S380-4

ΔE 4.3 · #A4BF92

Dunn-Edwards

Praying Mantis DE5591

ΔE 4.6 · #A5BE8F

Valspar

Heartland Frosty 5008-5C

ΔE 4.6 · #A4C49B

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 5.6 · #BBCEA1

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 5.8 · #A2C8A1

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 5.9 · #AFC195

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 6.5 · #B7CA90

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 6.8 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.2 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 12.1 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 13.9 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.7 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#ABCA99

#B99ACB

Analogous

#C4CB9A

#ABCA99

#9ACBA1

Triadic

#ABCA99

#9AACCB

#CB9AAC

Split-Complementary

#ABCA99

#A19ACB

#CB9AC4

Tetradic

#ABCA99

#9AC4CB

#B99ACB

#CBA19A

Monochromatic

#5D8745

#82B168

#ABCA99

#D5E5CD

#F1F6EE

Rectangle

#ABCA99

#9ACBB9

#B99ACB

#CB9AAC

Compound

#ABCA99

#9ACBA1

#B99ACB

#CB9AC4

Variations

Lighter

#BDD5AE

#CEDEC5

#E3EADE

Darker

#85B469

#598540

#344E24

Saturation

#B1BAAB

#ACCB9A

#A5E580

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABCA99

#C4BC9B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABCA99

#C5C5A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABCA99

#B0C3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Oh Pistachio 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

#C0C48E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABCA99

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADC9B2

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.

#9F7CB4

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: #ABCA99;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABCA99;

CSS Variable

--color-oh-pistachio: #ABCA99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oh-pistachio': '#ABCA99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABCA99] text-[#ABCA99]

SCSS

$oh-pistachio: #ABCA99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABCA99?

#ABCA99 is Oh Pistachio, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABCA99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oh Pistachio?

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

What colors pair well with Oh Pistachio?

Oh Pistachio 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 Oh Pistachio?

You can download Oh Pistachio 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 Oh Pistachio?

The hex code is #ABCA99. In RGB it's 171, 202, 153, and in HSL it's 98°, 32%, 70%.

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