Pistachio Shortbread HDC-SP16-02 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7BB73, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Praying Mantis from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7BB73 · HDC-SP16-02
Pistachio Shortbread
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pistachio Shortbread Technical Profile
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Pistachio Shortbread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pistachio Shortbread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPistachio Shortbread
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPraying Mantis
Praying Mantis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wasabi Wash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Secret Safari
PPG
Nearly identical
Greek Tapenade
Valspar
Very similar
Meadow View
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tropical Moss
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Motherland
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Avalon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Mélange Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pistachio Shortbread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pistachio Shortbread
#C7BB73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pistachio Shortbread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pistachio Shortbread 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 Pistachio Shortbread.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pistachio Shortbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pistachio Shortbread have?
Pistachio Shortbread by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pistachio Shortbread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pistachio Shortbread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pistachio Shortbread are Praying Mantis by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wasabi Wash by Kilz (a near-identical match), Secret Safari by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pistachio Shortbread'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 Pistachio Shortbread?
Pistachio Shortbread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pistachio Shortbread's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.