Pistachio
There is more to Benjamin Moore Pistachio (561) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 68.7 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#C9E2C5LRV
68.65
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 69, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 40, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 35, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 66), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Parkside Dunes reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 71 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (72 vs 69) makes Light Pistachio the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 34), opening up a space where Iris Bliss encloses it.
Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 25), opening up a space where Wild Orchid encloses it.
Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Raspberry encloses it.
Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 27), opening up a space where Carolina Plum encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 10, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (72 vs 69) makes Light Pistachio the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 83 vs 69, Daiquiri Ice is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 66), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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Manufacturer description
A classic pistachio green that can infuse a space with both retro and contemporary charm.