Pesto Green PPU11-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #98A98C, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breakfast Room Green from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #98A98C · PPU11-05
Pesto Green
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pesto Green Technical Profile
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Pesto Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pesto Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPesto Green
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallBreakfast Room Green
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Greenwich Village
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sonoma Sage
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprig of Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jungle Chameleon
Valspar
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Tender Forest Sage
PPG
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pesto Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pesto Green
#98A98C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pesto Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pesto Green 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 Pesto Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pesto Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pesto Green have?
Pesto Green by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pesto Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pesto Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pesto Green are Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Greenwich Village by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hidden Glade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pesto Green'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 Green?
Pesto Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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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 Pesto Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.