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Pistachio
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pistachio Technical Profile
What color is Pistachio? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CAE3C6. Colors similar to Pistachio include Kilz Budding Green, PPG Dreamcatcher, Dunn-Edwards Butter Lettuce. Pistachio has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Pistachio sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Pistachio
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Budding Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dreamcatcher
PPG
Nearly identical
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frosted Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Refreshing Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaves Of Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pistachio
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pistachio
#CAE3C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84AE93
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pistachio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pistachio 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 Pistachio.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pistachio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pistachio have?
Pistachio by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pistachio from other brands?
The closest matches are Budding Green by Kilz (#C9E0C5), Dreamcatcher by PPG (#C8DFC3), Butter Lettuce by Dunn-Edwards (#CFE7CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pistachio?
Pistachio has an LRV of 68.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pistachio's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.