Milkweed Pod S380-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8BAA76, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Green from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8BAA76 · S380-5
Milkweed Pod
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Milkweed Pod Technical Profile
HEX Code#8BAA76
RGB139, 170, 118
Estimated LRV30.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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#89AC76
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Colors That Work With Milkweed Pod
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed Pod
#8BAA76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed Pod
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed Pod Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Milkweed Pod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed Pod have?
Milkweed Pod by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Milkweed Pod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed Pod are Pale Green by RAL (a close digital match), Salad by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Perennial Garden by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milkweed Pod's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Milkweed Pod?
Milkweed Pod has a estimated lightness value of 30.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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