Ref. #9DC37A · 6005-8A
Pea Pod
48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pea Pod Technical Profile
What color is Pea Pod? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #9DC37A. Colors similar to Pea Pod include Benjamin Moore Fresh Grass, Behr Sagey, Vista Paint Grand Valley. Pea Pod has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 48 gives Pea Pod 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 Pea Pod
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pea Pod
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pea Pod
#9DC37A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82B083
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pea Pod
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pea Pod 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 Pea Pod.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pea Pod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pea Pod have?
Pea Pod by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pea Pod from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Grass by Benjamin Moore (#9FC57A), Sagey by Behr (#9ABF82), Grand Valley by Vista Paint (#96C383). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pea Pod?
Pea Pod has an LRV of 47.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pea Pod's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.