Ref. #96B55C · 6006-8B
Chopped Chive
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chopped Chive Technical Profile
What color is Chopped Chive? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #96B55C. Colors similar to Chopped Chive include Vista Paint Green Apple Peels, Kilz Lush Green, Benjamin Moore Blooming Grove. Chopped Chive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Chopped Chive depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Chopped Chive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chopped Chive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chopped Chive
#96B55C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chopped Chive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chopped Chive 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Chopped Chive.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chopped Chive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chopped Chive have?
Chopped Chive by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Chopped Chive from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Apple Peels by Vista Paint (#97B35D), Lush Green by Kilz (#9AB758), Blooming Grove by Benjamin Moore (#9CBA5C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chopped Chive?
Chopped Chive has an LRV of 40.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chopped Chive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.