Pale Parsnip S320-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5E1C4, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Highland from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E1C4 · S320-2
Pale Parsnip
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Parsnip Technical Profile
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Pale Parsnip in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Parsnip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Parsnip
Nearly identical
ValsparGreen Highland
Green Highland
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Papyrus
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Loire Valley Sunrise
PPG
Nearly identical
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hawthorne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Very similar
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Parsnip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Parsnip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Parsnip are Green Highland by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Papyrus by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Parsnip'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 Pale Parsnip?
Pale Parsnip has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.