Pale Parsnip S320-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5E1C4, estimated 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.
Behr · #E5E1C4 · S320-2
Pale Parsnip
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Parsnip Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5E1C4
RGB229, 225, 196
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#E6E3C7
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Pale Papyrus
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#E8E2C4
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Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
#E1DDBF
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Garden Seat
Hirshfield's
#EBE6C7
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Loire Valley Sunrise
PPG
#EAE4C4
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Celery
Sherwin-Williams
#E0DDBD
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Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
#E0DDBD
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Hawthorne Green
Benjamin Moore
#EDE7C7
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Pale Parsnip
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Parsnip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Parsnip are Green Highland by Valspar (a close digital match), Pale Papyrus by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silver Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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