Pesto DE5474 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1B23E, 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.
Ref. #C1B23E · DE5474
Pesto
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Pesto in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pesto in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPesto
Nearly identical
RALLemon Yellow
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Leapfrog
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
The Open Range
Vista Paint
Very similar
Parachute
PPG
Very similar
Verde
Valspar
Very similar
Rain Slicker
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Chameleon
Kilz
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pesto in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pesto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pesto are Lemon Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Hep Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hidden Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.