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Ref. #9DC37A · 6005-8A

Pea Pod

48%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Pea Pod 6005-8A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9DC37A, LRV 48 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Grass from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pea Pod Technical Profile

HEX Code#9DC37A
RGB157, 195, 122
LRV47.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Pea Pod in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pea Pod in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparPea Pod
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresh Grass

Fresh Grass

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sagey

Behr

Very similar

Grand Valley

Vista Paint

Very similar

Picnic

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Grass Clippings

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wonder Woods

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hearty Hosta

PPG

Very similar

Fresh Cut Grass

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Succulent Garden

Kilz

Visible difference

Pale Green

RAL

Visible difference

Thrive .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pea Pod

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pea Pod

Complement

Amazonian Orchid

Pea Pod Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parsley Sprig

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Luna

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sonic Plum

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Pea Pod.

Sunny Dale

Valspar · 6002-6A

#A5BB78

Superior Green

Valspar · 6003-8A

#90C881

Green Gecko

Valspar · 6006-8A

#A7C06A

Fiddlehead Fern

Valspar · 6003-6B

#A3B272

Brush Meadow

Valspar · 6004-6A

#A9B37D

Spring Lime

Valspar · 6006-10B

#A1CB67

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 Honeydew Melon

Benjamin Moore · 2033-70

#E4F7E6

Sweet Midori

Behr · 420B-5

#99F31B

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Pea Pod — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pea Pod have?
Pea Pod by Valspar 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 Pea Pod in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pea Pod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pea Pod are Fresh Grass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sagey by Behr (a very close match), Grand Valley by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pea Pod'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 Pea Pod?
Pea Pod has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.6, 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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