Ref. #867E44 · CSP-895
Perfectly Pesto
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Perfectly Pesto Technical Profile
What color is Perfectly Pesto? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #867E44. Colors similar to Perfectly Pesto include Valspar Dried Bay Leaf, Kilz Olivery, PPG Frog's Legs. Perfectly Pesto has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Perfectly Pesto creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Perfectly Pesto reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Perfectly Pesto
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Perfectly Pesto from other brands?
The closest matches are Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (#827E49), Olivery by Kilz (#8C7F44), Frog's Legs by PPG (#8C8449). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Perfectly Pesto?
Perfectly Pesto has an LRV of 20.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Perfectly Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.