Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pistachio |
| SKU | MQ4-42 |
| Hex | #BAAD64 |
| RGB | 186, 173, 100 |
| HSL | 51°, 38%, 56% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Pistachio
Pistachio sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pistachio 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 #BAAD64 in HSL space. Pair Pistachio 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 Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pistachio 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 MQ4-42 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pistachio
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pistachio is Sassy Green (SW 6416) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassy Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pistachio
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pistachio. The nearest is Parrot Green (CW-465) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parrot Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pistachio
Valspar's nearest match is New Avocado (6007-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.5 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio without repainting risk. See the full New Avocado swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pistachio is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio
At Glidden, the closest color to Pistachio is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pistachio
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pistachio. The nearest is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pistachio
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pistachio is Parakeet (HGSW 1243) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pistachio
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pistachio is Mack Creek (DE5459) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mack Creek swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pistachio
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pistachio is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pistachio
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pistachio is Goldie Oldie (0387) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pistachio
Rodda has no exact twin of Pistachio. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pistachio
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pistachio is Al Green (C2-652) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Al Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pistachio
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pistachio is Goldie Oldie (0387) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →