ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pistachio (561) is a light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 71. For trim, try White Ice (OC-58).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 70.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9E2C5 |
| RGB | 201, 226, 197 |
| HSL | 112°, 33%, 83% |
About Pistachio
Pistachio (561) is a light, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 71, Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Pistachio read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Cucumber Salad (562), it's lighter.
How Pistachio changes with the light
Pistachio has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Pistachio will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Pistachio will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Pistachio close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pistachio will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pistachio in real homes
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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
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Tidewater (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Teresa's Green (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Breezeway (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pistachio questions
What undertone does Pistachio have?
Pistachio has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Pistachio read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Pistachio a light or dark color?
Pistachio has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Pistachio in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Waterscape SW 6470 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pistachio?
Try White Ice (OC-58) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pistachio's undertone.
Where does Pistachio work best?
Pistachio works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 71, Pistachio reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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