Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pistachio Shortbread |
| SKU | HDC-SP16-02 |
| Hex | #C7BB73 |
| RGB | 199, 187, 115 |
| HSL | 51°, 43%, 62% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Pistachio Shortbread
Pistachio Shortbread sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pistachio Shortbread is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pistachio Shortbread within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C7BB73 in HSL space. Pair Pistachio Shortbread with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Pistachio Shortbread Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pistachio Shortbread from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Praying Mantis (223-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio Shortbread without repainting risk. See the full Praying Mantis swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
C2 Paint's nearest match is Al Green (C2-652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio Shortbread without repainting risk. See the full Al Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Secret Safari (PPG1110-4) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Safari swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turkish Bay Leaf swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Motherland (0793) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motherland swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Grass Root (DE5521) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grass Root swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Yellow Umbrella (0800) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Umbrella swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Valspar, the closest color to Pistachio Shortbread is Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.5 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Herb Cornucopia swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pistachio Shortbread. The nearest is Mélange Green (SW 6710) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mélange Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pistachio Shortbread. The nearest is Churlish Green (NO. 251) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.67). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-02 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.2). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-02 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread — the nearest deck color, Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), is clearly different (ΔE 14.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-SP16-02 instead. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →