Parsnip 440A-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFFFEB, estimated LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crème de Menthe from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EFFFEB · 440A-1
Parsnip
88%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Parsnip Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFFFEB
RGB239, 255, 235
Estimated LRV88.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Parsnip
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parsnip
#EFFFEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD681
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parsnip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Parsnip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parsnip have?
Parsnip 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 Parsnip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parsnip are Crème de Menthe by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Spring White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lime Sorbet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Parsnip?
Parsnip has a estimated lightness value of 88.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Parsnip's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.