Ref. #C1B23E · DE5474
Pesto
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pesto Technical Profile
What color is Pesto? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C1B23E. Colors similar to Pesto include RAL Lemon Yellow, Sherwin-Williams Hep Green, Behr Leapfrog. Pesto has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 44 gives Pesto depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 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 Pesto
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pesto
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pesto
#C1B23E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pesto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to 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.
Pesto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pesto have?
Pesto by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pesto from other brands?
The closest matches are Lemon Yellow by RAL (#C7B446), Hep Green by Sherwin-Williams (#C4B146), Leapfrog by Behr (#C3B430). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pesto?
Pesto has an LRV of 43.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.