Mesquite 501 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C4C7A5, LRV 53 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage Splendor from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4C7A5 · 501
Mesquite
53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mesquite Technical Profile
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Mesquite in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mesquite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMesquite
Nearly identical
PPGSage Splendor
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Jardin De Hierbas
Behr
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Paris Mint
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mesquite
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mesquite
#C4C7A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mesquite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mesquite 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mesquite.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mesquite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mesquite have?
Mesquite by Benjamin Moore 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 Mesquite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesquite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesquite are Sage Splendor by PPG (a near-identical match), California Avocado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesquite'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 Mesquite?
Mesquite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mesquite's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.