Ponderosa Pine 531 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D9B63, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Organic Garden from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D9B63 · 531
Ponderosa Pine
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ponderosa Pine Technical Profile
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Ponderosa Pine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ponderosa Pine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePonderosa Pine
Nearly identical
ValsparOrganic Garden
Organic Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
Retro Avocado
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
River Bank
Behr
Nearly identical
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Precious Olive
PPG
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Retro Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Tansy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gothic Revival Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Cast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ponderosa Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ponderosa Pine
#9D9B63
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 Ponderosa Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ponderosa Pine 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ponderosa Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ponderosa Pine have?
Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ponderosa Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ponderosa Pine are Organic Garden by Valspar (a near-identical match), Retro Avocado by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), River Bank by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ponderosa Pine'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 Ponderosa Pine?
Ponderosa Pine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ponderosa Pine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.