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Peter Pan
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Peter Pan Technical Profile
What color is Peter Pan? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #A5A966. Colors similar to Peter Pan include Vista Paint Peter Pan, Dunn-Edwards Spanish Olive, Benjamin Moore Medieval Times. Peter Pan has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Peter Pan depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Peter Pan 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 Peter Pan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peter Pan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peter Pan
#A5A966
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peter Pan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peter Pan 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Peter Pan.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peter Pan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peter Pan have?
Peter Pan by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Peter Pan from other brands?
The closest matches are Peter Pan by Vista Paint (#A4A963), Spanish Olive by Dunn-Edwards (#A1A867), Medieval Times by Benjamin Moore (#A2A565). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Peter Pan?
Peter Pan has an LRV of 37.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peter Pan's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.