Split Pea Soup 1109-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8B165, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Chartreuse from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C8B165 · 1109-5
Split Pea Soup
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Split Pea Soup Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8B165
RGB200, 177, 101
Estimated LRV44.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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#C9AD5F
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Colors That Work With Split Pea Soup
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Split Pea Soup
#C8B165
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Split Pea Soup
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Split Pea Soup Room Palettes
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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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Split Pea Soup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Split Pea Soup have?
Split Pea Soup by PPG 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 Split Pea Soup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Split Pea Soup are Summer Chartreuse by Kilz (a close digital match), Beachwalk by Behr (a close digital match), Citrus Zest by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Split Pea Soup'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 Split Pea Soup?
Split Pea Soup has a estimated lightness value of 44.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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