Mesquite 501 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C4C7A5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C4C7A5 · 501
Mesquite
53%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mesquite Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4C7A5
RGB196, 199, 165
Estimated LRV53.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Sage Splendor
PPG
#C3C6A4
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California Avocado
Kilz
#C3C6A5
Close digital match
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
#C4C6A5
Close digital match
Jardin De Hierbas
Behr
#C6CAA7
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Vapor
Hirshfield's
#C0C4A2
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Vapor
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#C0C4A1
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Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
#C7C7A1
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Recycled Glass
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#BDC0A0
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Colors That Work With Mesquite
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mesquite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesquite are Sage Splendor by PPG (a close digital match), California Avocado by Kilz (a close digital match), Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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