Snipped Chive 8002-30E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #88AE6E, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Organic Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #88AE6E · 8002-30E
Snipped Chive
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Snipped Chive Technical Profile
HEX Code#88AE6E
RGB136, 174, 110
Estimated LRV36.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Snipped Chive
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Organic Green
Sherwin-Williams
#7FAC6E
Close digital match
Pale Green
RAL
#89AC76
Similar digital color
Laurel Tree
Behr
#7BAE6B
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#90A96E
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Spring Hosta Green
PPG
#92B07C
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Green Thumb
Benjamin Moore
#8EAE62
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Colors That Work With Snipped Chive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Snipped Chive
#88AE6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Snipped Chive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Snipped Chive Room Palettes
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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
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Snipped Chive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Snipped Chive have?
Snipped Chive by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Snipped Chive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Snipped Chive are Organic Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pale Green by RAL (a very close match), Laurel Tree by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Snipped Chive'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 Snipped Chive?
Snipped Chive has a estimated lightness value of 36.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Snipped Chive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.