Pistachio Cream 1148-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D5E2E1, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Air from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5E2E1 · 1148-2
Pistachio Cream
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pistachio Cream Technical Profile
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Pistachio Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pistachio Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPistachio Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOcean Air
Ocean Air
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crystalline Falls
Behr
Nearly identical
Caribbean Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Slumber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tint of Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pistachio Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pistachio Cream
#D5E2E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pistachio Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pistachio Cream 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 Pistachio Cream.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pistachio Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pistachio Cream have?
Pistachio Cream by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pistachio Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pistachio Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pistachio Cream are Ocean Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crystalline Falls by Behr (a near-identical match), Glacier Lake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pistachio Cream'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 Cream?
Pistachio Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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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