Pesto DE5474 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1B23E, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Yellow from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C1B23E · DE5474
Pesto
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pesto Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1B23E
RGB193, 178, 62
Estimated LRV43.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lemon Yellow
RAL
#C7B446
Close digital match
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
#C4B146
Close digital match
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
#C4B146
Close digital match
Leapfrog
Behr
#C3B430
Close digital match
Bright Gold
Benjamin Moore
#CEBD48
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The Open Range
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#BAA736
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PPG
#BEB755
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#BCA62A
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#BCA849
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#C9B156
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#BEAF64
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Colors That Work With Pesto
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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
Digital 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
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Pesto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pesto have?
Pesto by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Pesto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pesto are Lemon Yellow by RAL (a close digital match), Hep Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Hidden Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pesto'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 Pesto?
Pesto has a estimated lightness value of 43.5, 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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Why Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.