Pistachio Shell by Dutch Boy paint color
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Ref. #E1DEBB · 226-1DB

Pistachio Shell

72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pistachio Shell 226-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E1DEBB, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Honey from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pistachio Shell Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1DEBB
RGB225, 222, 187
LRV71.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy

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Pistachio Shell in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pistachio Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyPistachio Shell
Nearly identical
BehrWild Honey

Wild Honey

Behr

Nearly identical

Forest Found

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Celery

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Forgive Quickly

PPG

Nearly identical

Forest Found

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Silver Fern

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stanhope Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tempered Sage

Valspar

Nearly identical

Peeled Cucumber

Kilz

Very similar

Leaf .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pistachio Shell

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pistachio Shell

#E1DEBB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9DB181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pistachio Shell

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Scribe

Complement

My Serendipity

Pistachio Shell Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Ferned Green

Pop

Bar of Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Frosted Evergreen

Pop

Elegant Orchid

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Shaded Blue

Pop

Blue Sea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Pistachio Shell.

Double Cream

Dutch Boy · 215-1DB

#EDE0C5

Wintered Peach

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#EDD2BA

Peach Springs

Dutch Boy · 207-1DB

#E7CFC2

Wine White

Dutch Boy · 123-1DB

#E9E7C9

Thinking Pink

Dutch Boy · 305-1DB

#E8D0C6

Zested Lemon

Dutch Boy · 121-1DB

#ECE4CA

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Shoelace

Behr · OR-W13

#ECECE2

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams · 7747

#BDC0A0

Warm Nutmeg

Valspar · 8003-20E

#C29D74

Flirtatious

PPG · 1212-7

#FFD637

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Pistachio Shell — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pistachio Shell have?
Pistachio Shell by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Pistachio Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pistachio Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pistachio Shell are Wild Honey by Behr (a near-identical match), Forest Found by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Celery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pistachio Shell'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 Pistachio Shell?
Pistachio Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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