GREENS

Pistachio Cream

#C5D498

RGB 197, 212, 152 · HSL 75°, 41%, 71% · CMYK 7, 0, 28, 17

Pistachio Cream is #C5D498 in HEX — rgb(197, 212, 152), hsl(75°, 41%, 71%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 28%, 17%).

Pistachio Cream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 41%, 71%. 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#C5D498

RGB197, 212, 152

HSL75°, 41%, 71%

HSV75°, 28%, 83%

CMYK7, 0, 28, 17

Decimal12965016

CSS RGBrgb(197, 212, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 41%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spring Has Sprung K-371

ΔE 1.7 · #C3D699

Dulux

Frisky S20F3

ΔE 3.2 · #CDDDA1

PPG

Lettuce Alone 1222-4

ΔE 3.3 · #CEDDA2

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 3.7 · #C5CD8F

Valspar

Greenhouse Tint 6002-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #BACB8D

Behr

Hybrid S340-3

ΔE 3.8 · #CFDEA4

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 4.2 · #B7CA90

Benjamin Moore

Potpourri 2029-50

ΔE 4.9 · #CEE0A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 5.1 · #C1DB9A

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 5.7 · #B9D696

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 6.2 · #D6D69B

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 7.1 · #DDE5A9

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 7.9 · #C7C896

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 9.8 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.3 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#C5D498

#A697D3

Analogous

#D3C497

#C5D498

#A6D397

Triadic

#C5D498

#97C4D3

#D397C4

Split-Complementary

#C5D498

#97A6D3

#C497D3

Tetradic

#C5D498

#97D3C4

#A697D3

#D397A6

Monochromatic

#7E933E

#A6BD61

#C5D498

#E3EACD

#F5F7ED

Rectangle

#C5D498

#97D3A6

#A697D3

#D397C4

Compound

#C5D498

#A6D397

#A697D3

#C497D3

Variations

Lighter

#D0DCAC

#DAE2C3

#E9EDDE

Darker

#A9C061

#7A9037

#48551F

Saturation

#BABEAC

#C4D397

#CFE981

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5D498

#D5CA9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5D498

#D2D2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5D498

#CACCD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pistachio Cream 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

#D3CC8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5D498

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D1B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#8877BD

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: #C5D498;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5D498;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio-cream: #C5D498;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio-cream': '#C5D498' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5D498] text-[#C5D498]

SCSS

$pistachio-cream: #C5D498;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D498?

#C5D498 is Pistachio Cream, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5D498 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pistachio Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Pistachio Cream?

Pistachio Cream 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 Cream?

You can download Pistachio Cream 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 Cream?

The hex code is #C5D498. In RGB it's 197, 212, 152, and in HSL it's 75°, 41%, 71%.

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