Pesto Green works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 37 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #98A98B · PPU11-5
Pesto Green
37%LRV Value
Pesto Green Technical Profile
What color is Behr Pesto Green (PPU11-5)? It's a medium warm gray — hex #98A98B, LRV 37. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pesto Green is Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Hidden Glade and Vista Paint Hidden Glade also close. 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. At mid depth, Pesto Green grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. 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. At mid depth Pesto Green holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Pesto Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hidden Glade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greenwich Village
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sprig of Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sonoma Sage
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Agate Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jungle Chameleon
Valspar
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Pesto Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pesto Green
#98A98B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD87
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 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), Hidden Glade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hidden Glade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Pesto Green's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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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.
Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Pesto Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.