#D4C8B3 — Pistachio Shell Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#D4C8B3

≈ Pistachio Shell

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On white

1.65:1

Fails AA

On black

10.59:1

Passes AAA

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Aa#1C1916(10.59:1)

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Hue38°Saturation16%Brightness83%

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Normal vision#D4C8B3

Protanopia#CEC7B2

Deuteranopia#D1CBB4

Tritanopia#DAC4C2

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Palettes with this color

Moss Mushroom Taupe Palette≈Sage Latte Sand Palette≈Olive Camel Charcoal Palette≈Teal Aqua Sand Palette≈Gray Aqua Sand Palette≈Sand Aqua Periwinkle Palette≈Sand Aqua Sky Palette≈Teal Sand Sky 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.

Sailor Boy#B3BFD4 Subtle Breeze#B3CFD4 Pastel Lilac#B8B3D4 Garden Snail#D4B7B3 Glacial Ice#ECEBE9 Kilimanjaro#3C3935

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePistachio Shell#CFC5AFΔE 1.5 CSS nameAntiquewhite#FAEBD7ΔE 8.3 Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 9.5

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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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