Ref. #848947 · 11-15
Wistful Walk
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wistful Walk Technical Profile
What color is Wistful Walk? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #848947. Colors similar to Wistful Walk include Behr Dash Of Oregano, Dunn-Edwards Sea Turtle, Valspar Shallow Valley. Wistful Walk has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Wistful Walk 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 Wistful Walk 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 Wistful Walk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wistful Walk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wistful Walk
#848947
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E9B68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wistful Walk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wistful Walk 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 Wistful Walk.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wistful Walk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wistful Walk have?
Wistful Walk by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Wistful Walk from other brands?
The closest matches are Dash Of Oregano by Behr (#858941), Sea Turtle by Dunn-Edwards (#818A40), Shallow Valley by Valspar (#868E48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wistful Walk?
Wistful Walk has an LRV of 23.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wistful Walk's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.