Pistachio paint colors
More pistachio shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Pistachio at every US brand
8 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full pistachio lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit pistachio
14 in deckKompozit's deck has 14 colors that match the pistachio band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About pistachio
Pistachio is a soft yellow-green that lands warmer than sage but stays paler than olive. The yellow undertone reads cheerful in south light and creamy under incandescent bulbs. Mid-to-high LRV makes it forgiving on walls and especially flattering on plaster or limewash finishes.
Use it on kitchen cabinets, breakfast nooks, and entryway walls. Pair with antique brass, unfinished oak, and ivory trim — pure white fights the warmth. It nods to mid-century kitchens without going kitsch. Designer alternatives: BM Guilford Green, SW Softened Green, F&B Cooking Apple Green.