Milkweed Pod S380-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8BAA76, 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.
Ref. #8BAA76 · S380-5
Milkweed Pod
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Milkweed Pod Technical Profile
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Milkweed Pod in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkweed Pod in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMilkweed Pod
Nearly identical
RALPale Green
Pale Green
RAL
Nearly identical
Salad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perennial Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Perennial Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Hosta Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Lounge Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cool Green
Valspar
Very similar
Buckingham Gardens
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Urban Zen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed Pod
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Milkweed Pod.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Milkweed Pod in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkweed Pod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed Pod are Pale Green by RAL (a near-identical match), Salad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Perennial Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed Pod's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.