Pistachio vs Baize Green
Pistachio is a Jotun color while Baize Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Pistachio reads as yellow, while Baize Green reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 58 and 59, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Pistachio's warm character against Baize Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pistachio vs Baize Green in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Pistachio and Baize Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Baize Green reads more restrained here, while Pistachio adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Pistachio and Baize Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Pistachio brings more warmth to the space, while Baize Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Pistachio vs Baize Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pistachio on one side and Baize Green on the other.
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 Pistachio comparisons
See how Pistachio stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 58 vs 44, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 12, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 8, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 12, Pistachio is decisively the brighter choice.
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