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Pistachio

#BAAD64

RGB 186, 173, 100 · HSL 51°, 38%, 56% · CMYK 0, 7, 46, 27

Pistachio is #BAAD64 in HEX — rgb(186, 173, 100), hsl(51°, 38%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 46%, 27%).

Pistachio pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 38%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BAAD64

RGB186, 173, 100

HSL51°, 38%, 56%

HSV51°, 46%, 73%

CMYK0, 7, 46, 27

Decimal12234084

CSS RGBrgb(186, 173, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 38%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pistachio MQ4-42

Exact match

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 1.6 · #BEAF64

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 1.9 · #BDB268

Benjamin Moore

Wasabi AF-430

ΔE 2.3 · #B5A95D

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #B8B067

Vista Paint

Sweet Celery K-418

ΔE 4 · #B0AC62

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 4.8 · #BCB667

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5.1 · #BCB472

PPG

Split Pea Soup 1109-5

ΔE 5.2 · #C8B165

Dulux

Rodham S18E5

ΔE 5.5 · #B2AF6C

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 6 · #BBA86A

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 7.6 · #D3BD76

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.2 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 16 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAAD64

#6471B9

Analogous

#B98264

#BAAD64

#9CB964

Triadic

#BAAD64

#64B9AD

#AD64B9

Split-Complementary

#BAAD64

#649CB9

#8264B9

Tetradic

#BAAD64

#64B982

#6471B9

#B9649C

Monochromatic

#5B5429

#908441

#BAAD64

#D1C999

#E9E5CE

Rectangle

#BAAD64

#71B964

#6471B9

#AD64B9

Compound

#BAAD64

#9CB964

#6471B9

#8264B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7BD83

#D1CBA6

#E2DFCD

Darker

#A09245

#6F662E

#423C1A

Saturation

#9C9882

#B9AD64

#DCC541

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAAD64

#BAAD65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAAD64

#AFAF71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAAD64

#BEA4AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pistachio brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CBAE66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAAD64

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B38A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#525EA1

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: #BAAD64;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAAD64;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio: #BAAD64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio': '#BAAD64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAAD64] text-[#BAAD64]

SCSS

$pistachio: #BAAD64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAAD64?

#BAAD64 is Pistachio, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAAD64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pistachio?

Pistachio works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pistachio?

Pistachio pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pistachio?

You can download 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 Pistachio?

The hex code is #BAAD64. In RGB it's 186, 173, 100, and in HSL it's 51°, 38%, 56%.

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