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Pickling Spice
63%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pickling Spice Technical Profile
What color is Pickling Spice? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CFD2B5. Colors similar to Pickling Spice include Hirshfield's Home Body, Vista Paint Home Body, Vista Paint Elise. Pickling Spice has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Pickling Spice sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Pickling Spice 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 Pickling Spice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pickling Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pickling Spice
#CFD2B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pickling Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pickling Spice 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pickling Spice.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pickling Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pickling Spice have?
Pickling Spice by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pickling Spice from other brands?
The closest matches are Home Body by Hirshfield's (#CFD2B4), Home Body by Vista Paint (#CFD3B4), Elise by Vista Paint (#D3D4B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pickling Spice?
Pickling Spice has an LRV of 62.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pickling Spice's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.