GREENS

Pistachio Pudding

#C6D4AC

RGB 198, 212, 172 · HSL 81°, 32%, 75% · CMYK 7, 0, 19, 17

Pistachio Pudding is #C6D4AC in HEX — rgb(198, 212, 172), hsl(81°, 32%, 75%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 19%, 17%).

Pistachio Pudding pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 81°, 32%, 75%. 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#C6D4AC

RGB198, 212, 172

HSL81°, 32%, 75%

HSV81°, 19%, 83%

CMYK7, 0, 19, 17

Decimal13030572

CSS RGBrgb(198, 212, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 32%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pistachio Pudding 1120-4

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 2 · #C1D0A6

Benjamin Moore

Landscape 430

ΔE 2.1 · #C0CFA9

Vista Paint

Meadow Grass C-755

ΔE 2.2 · #C3D6B0

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 2.3 · #C4CFA5

Sherwin-Williams

Romaine SW6730

ΔE 2.3 · #C0D2AD

Dulux

Mountain Dew S20E2

ΔE 2.4 · #C8D7B3

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Bracelet DE5583

ΔE 2.8 · #C2D7AD

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 2.8 · #BFCDA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Meadow Grass 756

ΔE 3.1 · #C1D6B1

Behr

Washed Olive S350-3

ΔE 3.2 · #C3CEA2

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 5.6 · #D0D3B2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.9 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9.2 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#C6D4AC

#B9ABD4

Analogous

#D4CEAB

#C6D4AC

#B1D4AB

Triadic

#C6D4AC

#ABC5D4

#D4ABC5

Split-Complementary

#C6D4AC

#ABB1D4

#CEABD4

Tetradic

#C6D4AC

#ABD4CE

#B9ABD4

#D4ABB1

Monochromatic

#7E974E

#A3BA78

#C6D4AC

#E8EEDD

#F3F6EE

Rectangle

#C6D4AC

#ABD4B9

#B9ABD4

#D4ABC5

Compound

#C6D4AC

#B1D4AB

#B9ABD4

#CEABD4

Variations

Lighter

#D1DCBC

#DCE3CE

#EAEEE4

Darker

#A3BB77

#748E44

#445427

Saturation

#C1C5B9

#C5D4AB

#CCE995

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6D4AC

#D4CCAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6D4AC

#D2D2B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6D4AC

#C9CED1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pistachio Pudding 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

#D4CC9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6D4AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1D1C0

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9B89BC

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: #C6D4AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6D4AC;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio-pudding: #C6D4AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio-pudding': '#C6D4AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6D4AC] text-[#C6D4AC]

SCSS

$pistachio-pudding: #C6D4AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6D4AC?

#C6D4AC is Pistachio Pudding, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C6D4AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pistachio Pudding?

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

What colors pair well with Pistachio Pudding?

Pistachio Pudding 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 Pudding?

You can download Pistachio Pudding 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 Pudding?

The hex code is #C6D4AC. In RGB it's 198, 212, 172, and in HSL it's 81°, 32%, 75%.

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