Pistachio

HEX: #93C572 | Modern Palette

On White
2.01:1
FAIL
On Black
10.47:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#93C572
RGB
147, 197, 114
HSL
96°, 42% ,77%
CMYK
25.38, 0, 42.13, 22.75

About Pistachio

Pistachio (#93C572) is a color with RGB(147, 197, 114) and HSL(96.14°, 42.13%, 77.25%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #A472C5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7293C5 and #C57293. The name comes from پسته (pista) (Persian).

  • HEX: #93C572
  • RGB: 147, 197, 114
  • HSL: 96.14°, 42.13%, 77.25%
  • Mood: Calm
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Print
  • Complementary color: #A472C5
  • Triadic colors: #7293C5, #C57293
  • The name comes from پسته (pista) (Persian).

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Color Palettes

Pistachio #93C572 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pistachio #93C572 pairs with #A472C5 as its complementary color, and #7293C5 and #C57293 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Pistachio #93C572 moves from dark #0C1207 tones through the base color to lighter #F1F8ED tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Calm
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B8B874
Protanopia #C0C072
Tritanopia #9EBDBD
Achromatopsia #B7B7B7

Frequently Asked Questions

Pistachio (#93C572) is a color with RGB(147, 197, 114) and HSL(96.14°, 42.13%, 77.25%).

#93C572 pairs strongly with #A472C5 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#93C572 is suitable for Text, Print and works well with Cool styles.

#93C572 is commonly associated with Calm.

The name Pistachio is linked to پسته (pista) from Persian, meaning Pistachio nut.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word پسته (pista)
Meaning Pistachio nut
Language Persian
First Recorded Use Ancient

History

The pistachio tree is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. Archaeological evidence suggests pistachios were consumed as early as 7000 BCE in what is now Turkey. They were cultivated in Persia (modern-day Iran) for thousands of years and were considered a luxury food. The word 'pistachio' itself comes from the Persian 'pista'. From Persia, pistachios spread to the Mediterranean region, introduced to the Romans in the 1st century CE. They were mentioned in ancient Greek texts by Theophrastus in the 4th century BCE. The Arabic word 'fustuq' is also derived from the Persian. Pistachios were introduced to the United States in the mid-19th century, but large-scale commercial production didn't begin until the 1970s, primarily in California.

First Recorded Use

Around 7000 BCE (cultivation evidence), 4th century BCE (Greek texts)

Cultural Associations

Pistachios hold significant cultural importance in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. They are a staple in desserts like baklava, halva, and various pastries, and are also used in savory dishes, particularly in Iranian and Indian cooking. In some cultures, they symbolize wealth and good fortune. The 'open-mouth' appearance of a split pistachio shell is often seen as a natural smile. They are a popular snack during holidays and celebrations.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #93C572;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #93C572;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #93C572;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #93C572,
        #CAADDD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #93C572,
        #CAADDD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pistachio: #93C572;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pistachio-r: 147;
$pistachio-g: 197;
$pistachio-b: 114;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pistachio;
    color: rgba($pistachio-r, $pistachio-g, $pistachio-b, 0.8);
}