Pistachio Shell 226-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E1DEBB, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #E1DEBB · 226-1DB
Pistachio Shell
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pistachio Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1DEBB
RGB225, 222, 187
Estimated LRV71.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Pistachio Shell
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wild Honey
Behr
#E2DEBA
Close digital match
Forest Found
Hirshfield's
#E1DFBB
Close digital match
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
#E0DDBD
Close digital match
Forgive Quickly
PPG
#E1E1BE
Close digital match
Forest Found
Vista Paint
#E0DFB8
Close digital match
Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
#E1DDBF
Close digital match
Stanhope Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#E7E1BA
Close digital match
Tempered Sage
Valspar
#E1DBBB
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Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
#E2DAB2
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Leaf .01
Colorhouse
#D2D1AD
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Pistachio Shell
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pistachio Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pistachio Shell are Wild Honey by Behr (a close digital match), Forest Found by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Celery by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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