Whipped Pistachio 8002-30D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A5CD8B, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Twist from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5CD8B · 8002-30D
Whipped Pistachio
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Whipped Pistachio Technical Profile
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Whipped Pistachio in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whipped Pistachio in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparWhipped Pistachio
Very similar
Benjamin MooreLime Twist
Lime Twist
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sweetened Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grand Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Picnic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caledon Hills
PPG
Very similar
Roof Top Garden
Behr
Very similar
Desert Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wonder Woods
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Succulent Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whipped Pistachio
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whipped Pistachio
#A5CD8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B186
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whipped Pistachio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whipped Pistachio 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 Whipped Pistachio.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whipped Pistachio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipped Pistachio have?
Whipped Pistachio 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 Whipped Pistachio in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whipped Pistachio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whipped Pistachio are Lime Twist by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sweetened Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Paradise Hills Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Whipped Pistachio'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 Whipped Pistachio?
Whipped Pistachio has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Whipped Pistachio's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.