Sweet Pea 1227-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4EAD5, LRV 75 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tide Pools from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4EAD5 · 1227-2
Sweet Pea
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Pea Technical Profile
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Sweet Pea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Pea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Pea
Nearly identical
BehrTide Pools
Tide Pools
Behr
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mint Smoothie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Surf Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mint Gala
Valspar
Very similar
Kiwi Splash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Icing
Kilz
Very similar
Reclining Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Pea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Pea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Pea are Tide Pools by Behr (a near-identical match), Mediterranean Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Natures Reflection by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Pea'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 Sweet Pea?
Sweet Pea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.