#CCC2AA — Pistachio Shell Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#CCC2AA

≈ Pistachio Shell

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On white

1.77:1

Fails AA

On black

9.89:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(9.89:1)

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Hue42°Saturation17%Brightness80%

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Normal vision#CCC2AA

Protanopia#C8C1A9

Deuteranopia#CBC4AB

Tritanopia#D2BEBB

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Palettes with this color

Camel Latte Silver Palette≈Terracotta Sage Silver Palette≈Mushroom Taupe Silver Palette≈

Colors that go with Pistachio Shell

Pistachio Shell sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Ethereal Mist#AAB4CC Airborne#AAC5CC Pastel Lilac#B1AACC Garden Snail#CCB1AA Glacial Ice#ECEBE9 Kilimanjaro#3B3935

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePistachio Shell#CFC5AFΔE 1.1 CSS nameTan#D2B48CΔE 8.5 Web-safe#CCCC99#CCCC99ΔE 9.3

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Pistachio Shell — meaning & where to use it

Pistachio Shell is a bright orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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