Pistachio's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Frog Green and Zinc Chromate Yellow, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Bile Green, scores 84 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Pistachio equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Pistachio. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Bile Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 12 Yellow (RAL 1018), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Banana Split, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Bile Green is slightly lighter and more saturated than the swatch for Pistachio. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
Tamiya
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Pistachio?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Bile Green at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pistachio?
The approximate digital swatch for Pistachio is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #D1CD0C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pistachio with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Zinc Chromate Yellow for a lighter step and Frog Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.