ColorplanBenjamin Moore Perfectly Pesto (CSP-895) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 20. For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 20.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #857D43 |
| RGB | 133, 125, 67 |
| HSL | 53°, 33%, 39% |
About Perfectly Pesto
Perfectly Pesto (CSP-895) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 20, Perfectly Pesto absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Perfectly Pesto's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Newt Green (2149-10), it's cooler.
How Perfectly Pesto changes with the light
Perfectly Pesto has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Perfectly Pesto's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Perfectly Pesto will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Perfectly Pesto can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Perfectly Pesto will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Perfectly Pesto in real homes
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Perfectly Pesto 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
Closest available · ΔE 12.4
Also close: Hopsack (ΔE 13.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Olive (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Perfectly Pesto questions
What undertone does Perfectly Pesto have?
Perfectly Pesto has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Perfectly Pesto's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Perfectly Pesto a light or dark color?
Perfectly Pesto has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, Perfectly Pesto absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Perfectly Pesto in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (closest available, ΔE 12.4); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Perfectly Pesto?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Perfectly Pesto's undertone.
Where does Perfectly Pesto work best?
Perfectly Pesto works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Perfectly Pesto absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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