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Ref. #88AE6E · 8002-30E

Snipped Chive

37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Snipped Chive 8002-30E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #88AE6E, 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.

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Snipped Chive Technical Profile

HEX Code#88AE6E
RGB136, 174, 110
LRV36.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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Snipped Chive in Every Brand

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

ValsparSnipped Chive
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOrganic Green

Organic Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pale Green

RAL

Very similar

Laurel Tree

Behr

Very similar

Green Jeans

Vista Paint

Very similar

Gentle Caress

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Kale

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Spring Hosta Green

PPG

Very similar

Green Thumb

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Frog Hopper

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Thrive .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Raw Tomatillo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Vitality

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Snipped Chive

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Snipped Chive

#88AE6E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD88

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Pale Green

Complement

Crown Jewels

Snipped Chive Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parsley Sprig

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Linen

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 Snipped Chive.

Lucky Clover

Valspar · 6005-8B

#87B66B

Peaceful Leaf

Valspar · 6004-8A

#8CB96F

Spring Leaves

Valspar · 5008-6B

#7FA576

Mardi Gras Green

Valspar · 6002-6B

#93AB64

Cool Green

Valspar · 6001-6B

#93A87B

Emerald Isle

Valspar · 6004-6B

#9AA56D

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Lime Spritz

PPG · 1121-2

#DAE1CF

Rocky Mountain Sky

Behr · 720E-3

#B3D1C7

Cricket Field

Behr · P370-4

#C0ED8B

Alfalfa Extract

Behr · M380-7

#40711F

Bay Green

Hirshfield's · 0705

#D3EBE0

Tropical Tide

PPG · 1229-4

#5ECAAE

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Snipped Chive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Snipped Chive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Snipped Chive are Organic Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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