Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Pistachio Shell |
| SKU | DE6263 |
| Hex | #B1B6A3 |
| RGB | 177, 182, 163 |
| HSL | 76°, 12%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Shell
Pistachio Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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 Shell is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Pistachio Shell within Dunn-Edwards'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 #B1B6A3 in HSL space. Pair Pistachio Shell 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.
Dunn-Edwards Pistachio Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pistachio Shell 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6263 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Forever Green (SW 9653) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forever Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
The closest Behr equivalent of Pistachio Shell is Environmental (PPU11-09). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Environmental and you'll get the same color. See the full Environmental swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Pistachio Shell is Saybrook Sage (HC-114). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Saybrook Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Saybrook Sage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At Valspar, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Fanfare (T626) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.6 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fanfare swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pistachio Shell is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mellow Mood and you'll get the same color. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
Glidden's nearest match is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio Shell without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Pistachio Shell is Foggy Gray (424-2DB). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Foggy Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Foggy Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Early Riser (JG-59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Pistachio Shell without repainting risk. See the full Early Riser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Blue Gray (NO. 91) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Dewkissed Rain (H073) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewkissed Rain swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Morning Dew (H0073) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Dew swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
Rodda has no exact twin of Pistachio Shell. The nearest is Celadon (CA158) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pistachio Shell is Balsam (C2-684) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
The closest Clare equivalent of Pistachio Shell is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). If Clare is your counter, order Money Moves and you'll get the same color. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pistachio Shell. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pistachio Shell
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pistachio Shell. The nearest is Slate Stone (0441) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Slate Stone swatch →