# Benjamin Moore Pistachio

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pistachio-561](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pistachio-561)

Benjamin Moore Pistachio 561 is a light, softened green with a faint yellow cast that keeps it from reading icy or blue. Its pale value gives walls an airy wash of color while still providing more presence than an off-white. In bright daylight, Pistachio looks fresh and lightly green; in lower light, it can appear quieter and slightly muted. It suits kitchens, breakfast areas, nurseries, and bedrooms, especially alongside warm white trim, pale oak, natural linen, or woven textures. For contrast, pair this shade with deeper olive greens, charcoal accents, or muted terracotta details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Pistachio
- **Color code:** 561
- **HEX:** #C9E2C5
- **RGB:** 201, 226, 197
- **LRV:** 68.65%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Digital color bias:** green

## Undertone and color character

Pistachio is a light, muted light green. The HEX sample leans green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 112° Saturation: 12.83% Value: 88.63%
- **HSL:** hsl(112, 33, 83)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 11.06 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.83 Key: 11.37
- **YIQ:** Y: 215.219 I: -5.579 Q: -14.313
- **XYZ:** X: 61.359 Y: 70.841 Z: 63.249
- **CIE Lab:** L:87.408 a:-13.59 b:11.413
- **CIE Luv:** L:87.408 u:-12.515 v:19.293
- **Decimal:** 13230789
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.167, -17.163, 14.362

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Jocular Green](https://plan-home.com/color/jocular-green-sw-6736)
- [Sherwin Williams Spirited Green](https://plan-home.com/color/spirited-green-sw-6932)
- [Benjamin Moore Cucumber Salad](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cucumber-salad-562)
- [Behr Galway](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-galway)
- [Benjamin Moore Light Pistachio](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-light-pistachio-2034-60)
- [Behr Wishful Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wishful-green)
- [Benjamin Moore Parkside Dunes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-parkside-dunes-568)
- [Benjamin Moore Pastel Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pastel-green-548)
- [Behr Bok Choy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bok-choy)
- [Sherwin Williams Green Vibes](https://plan-home.com/color/green-vibes-sw-6928)
- [Benjamin Moore Nottingham Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nottingham-green-569)
- [Behr Chilled Mint](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chilled-mint)
- [Behr End Of The Rainbow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-end-of-the-rainbow)
- [Behr Irish Folklore](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-irish-folklore)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeydew](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeydew-549)
- [Benjamin Moore Pure Essence](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pure-essence-638)
- [Sherwin Williams Reclining Green](https://plan-home.com/color/reclining-green-sw-6744)
- [Benjamin Moore Garland Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-garland-green-429)
- [Benjamin Moore Citra Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citra-lime-2032-60)
- [Behr Spearmints](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spearmints)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Light Pistachio](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-light-pistachio-2034-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Daiquiri Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-daiquiri-ice-2034-70)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Cucumber Salad](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cucumber-salad-562)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)
- [Benjamin Moore Grappa](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grappa-1393)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-orchid-2072-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-raspberry-2072-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cupids-dart-1385)
- [Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-plum-1384)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Lotus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-lotus-2072-30)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/561

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.