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Benjamin Moore Pistachio

561 · #C9E2C5 · LRV ~70.8

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Dreamcatcher (~97% proximity)

Pistachio (561) is a light green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 70.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Dreamcatcher (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Pistachio in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

70.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

561

HEX

#C9E2C5

RGB

201, 226, 197

HSL

112°, 33%, 83%

Family

Greens

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Pistachio FAQ

What undertone does Pistachio have?

Pistachio has no strong undertone: it reads as a light green, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pistachio?

Pistachio has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Pistachio in other brands?

Glidden: Dreamcatcher (PPG1131-3), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Cuddle Bug (V025-1), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Butter Lettuce (DE5604), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jocular Green (SW 6736), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jocular Green (HGSW6736), ~94% proximity; PPG: Applemint (PPG1225-3), ~94% proximity; Behr: Galway (M390-3), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Teresa's Green (No. 236), ~76% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pistachio?

The HEX code of Pistachio (561) is #C9E2C5, RGB 201, 226, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.