Pinch Of Pistachio 1126-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDDDCC, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Olive from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDDDCC · 1126-3
Pinch Of Pistachio
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pinch Of Pistachio Technical Profile
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Pinch Of Pistachio in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pinch Of Pistachio in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPinch Of Pistachio
Nearly identical
ValsparAncient Olive
Ancient Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Springs
Behr
Nearly identical
Moss Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Refined
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Speak to Me
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Garden Pebble
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pinch Of Pistachio
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pinch Of Pistachio
#DDDDCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pinch Of Pistachio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pinch Of Pistachio 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pinch Of Pistachio.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pinch Of Pistachio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pinch Of Pistachio have?
Pinch Of Pistachio by PPG 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 Pinch Of Pistachio in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pinch Of Pistachio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pinch Of Pistachio are Ancient Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match), Desert Springs by Behr (a near-identical match), White Scallion by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pinch Of Pistachio'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 Pinch Of Pistachio?
Pinch Of Pistachio has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.4, 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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