Ref. #DBDABD · CSP-815
Pistachio Ice Cream
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pistachio Ice Cream Technical Profile
What color is Pistachio Ice Cream? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DBDABD. Colors similar to Pistachio Ice Cream include Dunn-Edwards Woven Reed, Hirshfield's Elise, Valspar Lunar Tide. Pistachio Ice Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Pistachio Ice Cream 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 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 Pistachio Ice Cream 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 Pistachio Ice Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pistachio Ice Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pistachio Ice Cream
#DBDABD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pistachio Ice Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pistachio Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pistachio Ice Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pistachio Ice Cream have?
Pistachio Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pistachio Ice Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Woven Reed by Dunn-Edwards (#DDDCBF), Elise by Hirshfield's (#D8D7B9), Lunar Tide by Valspar (#DBD9BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pistachio Ice Cream?
Pistachio Ice Cream has an LRV of 66.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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