Split Pea Soup 1109-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8B165, 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.
Ref. #C8B165 · 1109-5
Split Pea Soup
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Split Pea Soup Technical Profile
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Split Pea Soup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Split Pea Soup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSplit Pea Soup
Nearly identical
KilzSummer Chartreuse
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beachwalk
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrus Zest
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dylan Velvet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanami Desert
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hollywood Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sunshine Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Split Pea Soup
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Split Pea Soup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Split Pea Soup 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Split Pea Soup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Split Pea Soup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Split Pea Soup are Summer Chartreuse by Kilz (a near-identical match), Beachwalk by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Zest by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Split Pea Soup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.