Ref. #978E62 · LF110-01
Cucumber Salad
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cucumber Salad Technical Profile
What color is Cucumber Salad? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #978E62. Colors similar to Cucumber Salad include MPC Envy Green Met., PPG Pineapple Sage, Valspar Smoked Olive. Cucumber Salad has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Cucumber Salad 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 Cucumber Salad 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 Cucumber Salad
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cucumber Salad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cucumber Salad
#978E62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAB81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cucumber Salad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cucumber Salad 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Cucumber Salad.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cucumber Salad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cucumber Salad have?
Cucumber Salad by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Cucumber Salad from other brands?
The closest matches are Envy Green Met. by MPC (#928A5D), Pineapple Sage by PPG (#9C8F60), Smoked Olive by Valspar (#968F69). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cucumber Salad?
Cucumber Salad has an LRV of 26.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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