GREENS

Pistachio

#CAE3C6

RGB 202, 227, 198 · HSL 112°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 11, 0, 13, 11

Pistachio is #CAE3C6 in HEX — rgb(202, 227, 198), hsl(112°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 13%, 11%).

Pistachio pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 112°, 34%, 83%. 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#CAE3C6

RGB202, 227, 198

HSL112°, 34%, 83%

HSV112°, 13%, 89%

CMYK11, 0, 13, 11

Decimal13296582

CSS RGBrgb(202, 227, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(112, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pistachio 561

Exact match

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 1.5 · #C8DFC3

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 1.5 · #C9E0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Butter Lettuce DE5604

ΔE 1.7 · #CFE7CB

Behr

Frosted Sage N400-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C7E4CA

Vista Paint

Leaves of Spring C-720

ΔE 2.4 · #C7E6CB

Dulux

Katsura S24F1

ΔE 2.6 · #C9E3CB

Valspar

Crocodile Dreams 5007-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #CCDFC4

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 2.8 · #CCE2CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 3.2 · #C5E6CC

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.3 · #D4E2C8

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 4.7 · #D3DFC1

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 6.1 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.4 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAE3C6

#DEC5E2

Analogous

#D8E2C5

#CAE3C6

#C5E2D0

Triadic

#CAE3C6

#C5C9E2

#E2C5C9

Split-Complementary

#CAE3C6

#D0C5E2

#E2C5D8

Tetradic

#CAE3C6

#C5D8E2

#DEC5E2

#E2D0C5

Monochromatic

#69B05E

#99C992

#CAE3C6

#EFF7EE

Rectangle

#CAE3C6

#C5E2DE

#DEC5E2

#E2C5C9

Compound

#CAE3C6

#C5E2D0

#DEC5E2

#E2C5D8

Variations

Lighter

#D4E8D1

#DFEDDD

#EDF3EC

Darker

#93C88B

#54A049

#305E29

Saturation

#D0D8CF

#C9E2C5

#BEF1B7

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAE3C6

#DDD8C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAE3C6

#DFDFCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAE3C6

#CDDEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#D7D7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAE3C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4DCD4

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.

#C49ECA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CAE3C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAE3C6;

CSS Variable

--color-pistachio: #CAE3C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pistachio': '#CAE3C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAE3C6] text-[#CAE3C6]

SCSS

$pistachio: #CAE3C6;

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#C9E2C5 · ΔE 0.4

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#C0DEBF · ΔE 3.1

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#CFE6CE · ΔE 3.1

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#D3EDD1 · ΔE 3.6

Nottingham Green

#C5E9C8 · ΔE 4.6

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#D2DFBF · ΔE 4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAE3C6?

#CAE3C6 is Pistachio, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAE3C6 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 bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Pistachio?

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 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 #CAE3C6. In RGB it's 202, 227, 198, and in HSL it's 112°, 34%, 83%.

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