Mesquite vs Pistachio

MesquiteBenjamin MoorevsPistachioJotunΔE 3.4Noticeable difference

Mesquite is a Benjamin Moore color while Pistachio comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Mesquite belongs to the beige-greige family and Pistachio to the yellow family. At LRV 58 vs 53, Pistachio will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mesquite's yellow character against Pistachio's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mesquite
Benjamin Moore · 501
Hex#C3C6A4
LRV53.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number501
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pistachio
Jotun · 7386
Hex#c8cdaf
LRV57.7
BrandJotun
Number7386
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mesquite vs Pistachio Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mesquite on one side and Pistachio on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Mesquite comparisons

See how Mesquite stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mesquite
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mesquite
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Mesquite
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Mesquite
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Mesquite
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Mesquite reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mesquite
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Mesquite
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Mesquite
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Mesquite
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Mesquite is the lighter choice

French Gray
Mesquite
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Mesquite reads slightly lighter

Naval
Mesquite
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Mesquite
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Mesquite
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Mesquite
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Mesquite reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Mesquite
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Mesquite
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mesquite
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Mesquite
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Mesquite
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Mesquite
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Mesquite
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Mesquite
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Mesquite reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Mesquite
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Mesquite
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mesquite
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Mesquite
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Mesquite reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Mesquite
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Mesquite reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mesquite
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Mesquite
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mesquite is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Mesquite
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter