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.
Ref. #88AE6E · 8002-30E
Snipped Chive
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Snipped Chive Technical Profile
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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
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
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
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 Snipped 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.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.