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.
Ref. #E1DEBB · 226-1DB
Pistachio Shell
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pistachio Shell Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Pistachio Shell 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Pistachio Shell.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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