Pistachio 561 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAE3C6, estimated LRV 69 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chayote from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CAE3C6 · 561
Pistachio
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pistachio Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAE3C6
RGB202, 227, 198
Estimated LRV68.7
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 Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#C7E2C6
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#C9E0C5
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#C8DFC3
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#CFE7CB
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#C9E7CC
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Jocular Green
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#CCE2CA
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Refreshing Green
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#CFEBCE
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Leaves of Spring
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#C7E6CB
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Colors That Work With Pistachio
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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
Digital 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
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Pistachio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pistachio have?
Pistachio by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Pistachio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pistachio are Chayote by Behr (a close digital match), Chayote Squash by Behr (a close digital match), Budding Green by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pistachio'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 Pistachio?
Pistachio has a estimated lightness value of 68.7, 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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Why Pistachio's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.