Ref. #E5E1C4 · S320-2
Pale Parsnip
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Parsnip Technical Profile
What color is Pale Parsnip? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #E5E1C4. Colors similar to Pale Parsnip include Valspar Green Highland, Vista Paint Pale Papyrus, Dunn-Edwards Silver Fern. Pale Parsnip has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Pale Parsnip sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Pale Parsnip reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Pale Parsnip
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Green Highland
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Papyrus
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Hawthorne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wright Lemon White
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Parsnip
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Parsnip
#E5E1C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Parsnip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Parsnip 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 Pale Parsnip.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Parsnip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Parsnip have?
Pale Parsnip by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pale Parsnip from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Highland by Valspar (#E6E3C7), Pale Papyrus by Vista Paint (#E8E2C4), Silver Fern by Dunn-Edwards (#E1DDBF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Parsnip?
Pale Parsnip has an LRV of 69.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Parsnip's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.