Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pistachio Shortbread |
| SKU | HDC-SP16-02 |
| Hex | #C7BB73 |
| RGB | 199, 187, 115 |
| HSL | 51°, 43%, 62% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
Glidden's nearest match is Secret Safari (PPG1110-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio Shortbread without repainting risk. See the full Secret Safari swatch →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pistachio Shortbread. The nearest is Plankton (HGSW 1244) 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 Plankton 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pistachio Shortbread
At Hirshfield's, 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 48 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 →
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 →
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 →