ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palest Pistachio (2122-60) is a very light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007), Farrow & Ball Cabbage White (No.269) and Behr Frost (57). For trim, try Snow White (OC-66).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 85.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9EFED |
| RGB | 233, 239, 237 |
| HSL | 160°, 16%, 93% |
About Palest Pistachio
Palest Pistachio (2122-60) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 85, Palest Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Palest Pistachio stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Sea Foam (2123-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Palest Pistachio changes with the light
Palest Pistachio is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Palest Pistachio is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Palest Pistachio will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Palest Pistachio will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Palest Pistachio looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Palest Pistachio in real homes
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Palest Pistachio equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Extra White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: All White (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palest Pistachio questions
What undertone does Palest Pistachio have?
Palest Pistachio is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Palest Pistachio stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Palest Pistachio a light or dark color?
Palest Pistachio has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Palest Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Palest Pistachio in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White No.269 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Behr: Frost 57 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palest Pistachio?
Try Snow White (OC-66) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Palest Pistachio's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Palest Pistachio work best?
Palest Pistachio works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 85, Palest Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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