Chayote PPH-46 (HISP) is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7E2C6, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pistachio from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7E2C6 · PPH-46 (HISP)
Chayote
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chayote Technical Profile
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Chayote in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chayote in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChayote
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePistachio
Pistachio
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dreamcatcher
PPG
Nearly identical
Scottish Glenn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Refreshing Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chayote
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chayote
#C7E2C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD98
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chayote
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chayote Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Chayote.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chayote — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chayote have?
Chayote by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chayote in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chayote from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chayote are Pistachio by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Budding Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dreamcatcher by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chayote's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chayote?
Chayote has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chayote's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.