What is the hex code for Pistachio Green?

Pistachio Green is #648f7b. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Pistachio Green look like on white and black backgrounds?

Pistachio Green (#648f7b) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.65:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 5.76:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Pistachio Green come from?

Pistachio Green is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued green pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Pistachio Green in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#648f7b) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Pistachio Green

About Pistachio Green

Pistachio Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral green tone. Its hex value is #648f7b — that is RGB 100, 143, 123, or HSL 152°, 18%, 48%.

It holds 5.8:1 contrast against dark, so Pistachio Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.6:1; on black 5.8:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Pistachio Green appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Cinnamon Buff, Dark Soft Violet and Etruscan Red.

Palettes with Pistachio Green

Pistachio Green appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Cinnamon Buff & Pistachio Green +1

Plate 127 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Cinnamon Buff, Pistachio Green, Dark Soft Violet.

Showa era

Etruscan Red & Cinnamon Buff +1

Plate 137 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Etruscan Red, Cinnamon Buff, Pistachio Green.

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