Pesto 440D-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7BD053, estimated LRV 36 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Hills from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7BD053 · 440D-5
Pesto
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pesto Technical Profile
HEX Code#7BD053
RGB123, 208, 83
Estimated LRV36.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hidden Hills
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#87CB61
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#85CC6C
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#8AC867
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#9AB758
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Colors That Work With Pesto
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pesto
#7BD053
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76BC83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pesto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pesto 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
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Pesto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pesto have?
Pesto by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pesto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pesto are Hidden Hills by Vista Paint (a very close match), Killala Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Green Peace by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pesto'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 Pesto?
Pesto has a estimated lightness value of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.