Perfectly Pesto CSP-895 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #867E44, LRV 20 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Bay Leaf from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #867E44 · CSP-895
Perfectly Pesto
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Perfectly Pesto Technical Profile
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Perfectly Pesto in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfectly Pesto in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePerfectly Pesto
Nearly identical
ValsparDried Bay Leaf
Dried Bay Leaf
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olivery
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frog's Legs
PPG
Very similar
Shaded Glen
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tropical Twist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rural Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Turkish Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Basil Chiffonade
Behr
Very similar
Olive Grey
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfectly Pesto
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfectly Pesto
#867E44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859865
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfectly Pesto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfectly Pesto 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 Perfectly Pesto.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perfectly Pesto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfectly Pesto have?
Perfectly Pesto 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 Perfectly Pesto in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfectly Pesto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfectly Pesto are Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (a near-identical match), Olivery by Kilz (a near-identical match), Frog's Legs by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Perfectly Pesto'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 Perfectly Pesto?
Perfectly Pesto has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perfectly Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.