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Pistachio Shortbread

#C7BB73

RGB 199, 187, 115 · HSL 51°, 43%, 62% · CMYK 0, 6, 42, 22

Pistachio Shortbread is #C7BB73 in HEX — rgb(199, 187, 115), hsl(51°, 43%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 42%, 22%).

Pistachio Shortbread pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 43%, 62%. 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#C7BB73

RGB199, 187, 115

HSL51°, 43%, 62%

HSV51°, 42%, 78%

CMYK0, 6, 42, 22

Decimal13089651

CSS RGBrgb(199, 187, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 43%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Sprout PPU9-7

ΔE 2.6 · #C7C077

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 2.7 · #C6BF74

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB268

Benjamin Moore

Meadow 383

ΔE 4.1 · #C5B574

Dulux

Moray S17F5

ΔE 4.2 · #C8BA6A

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 4.2 · #D2C680

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 4.4 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.5 · #D3BD76

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 4.7 · #D2C880

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 4.7 · #B8B067

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 4.9 · #BCB667

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 6.1 · #C4C476

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 7.2 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.3 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 12.4 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C7BB73

#7481C8

Analogous

#C89274

#C7BB73

#ABC874

Triadic

#C7BB73

#74C8BB

#BB74C8

Split-Complementary

#C7BB73

#74ABC8

#9274C8

Tetradic

#C7BB73

#74C892

#7481C8

#C874AB

Monochromatic

#756A2F

#AB9C44

#C7BB73

#DED6AB

#F3F1E2

Rectangle

#C7BB73

#81C874

#7481C8

#BB74C8

Compound

#C7BB73

#ABC874

#7481C8

#9274C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C990

#DAD4B0

#E7E4D3

Darker

#B8A645

#80742E

#4C441A

Saturation

#ABA792

#C8BB74

#E3CF59

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BB73

#C8BA74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BB73

#BDBD7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BB73

#CBB2B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pistachio Shortbread 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

#D5B971

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BB73

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BE96

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.

#5A68B2

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: #C7BB73;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BB73;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio-shortbread: #C7BB73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio-shortbread': '#C7BB73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BB73] text-[#C7BB73]

SCSS

$pistachio-shortbread: #C7BB73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BB73?

#C7BB73 is Pistachio Shortbread, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7BB73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pistachio Shortbread?

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

What colors pair well with Pistachio Shortbread?

Pistachio Shortbread 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 Shortbread?

You can download Pistachio Shortbread 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 Shortbread?

The hex code is #C7BB73. In RGB it's 199, 187, 115, and in HSL it's 51°, 43%, 62%.

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