Ref. #575B0F · MP56060
Prickly Pear
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prickly Pear Technical Profile
What color is Prickly Pear? It's a dark cool yellow with the hex code #575B0F. Prickly Pear has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Prickly Pear creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Prickly Pear reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Prickly Pear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pressed Olives
Valspar
Visible difference
Wilderness
Behr
Visible difference
Saguaro
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Khaki Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Palmer Green
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Aloe Leaf
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Globe Artichoke
PPG
Visible difference
Aloe Leaf
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prickly Pear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prickly Pear
#575B0F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B702D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prickly Pear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prickly Pear 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Prickly Pear.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prickly Pear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prickly Pear have?
Prickly Pear by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Prickly Pear from other brands?
The closest matches are Pressed Olives by Valspar (#63652E), Wilderness by Behr (#5D672D), Saguaro by Sherwin-Williams (#655F2D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Prickly Pear?
Prickly Pear has an LRV of 9.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Prickly Pear
Related Reading
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 Prickly Pear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.