Ref. #C4EAD5 · 1227-2
Sweet Pea
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Pea Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Pea? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C4EAD5. Colors similar to Sweet Pea include Behr Tide Pools, Vista Paint Mediterranean Mist, Behr Natures Reflection. Sweet Pea has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Sweet Pea reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Sweet Pea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Pea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Pea
#C4EAD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CB6B3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Pea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Pea 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 Sweet Pea.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Pea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Pea have?
Sweet Pea by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sweet Pea from other brands?
The closest matches are Tide Pools by Behr (#C8EED9), Mediterranean Mist by Vista Paint (#C0EAD5), Natures Reflection by Behr (#C6E9D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Pea?
Sweet Pea has an LRV of 75.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Pea's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.