Ref. #98A98C · PPU11-05
Pesto Green
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pesto Green Technical Profile
What color is Pesto Green? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #98A98C. Colors similar to Pesto Green include Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green, Benjamin Moore Greenwich Village, Hirshfield's Hidden Glade. Pesto Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Pesto Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Pesto Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pesto Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fresh Sod
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jungle Chameleon
Valspar
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pesto Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (#94A68A), Greenwich Village by Benjamin Moore (#94A68D), Hidden Glade by Hirshfield's (#98AD8E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pesto Green?
Pesto Green has an LRV of 36.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.