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Ref. #A5CD8B · 8002-30D

Whipped Pistachio

54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Whipped Pistachio Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5CD8B
RGB165, 205, 139
LRV53.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Caledon Hills

Complement

Cut Velvet

Whipped Pistachio Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Boughs of Pine

Pop

Parsley Sprig

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Shady Palm

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Spirit Blue

Pop

Sonic Plum

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Whipped Pistachio.

Gentle Landscape

Valspar · 6004-7C

#A7D093

Greenscape

Valspar · 6005-10A

#A8D485

Crocodile Smile

Valspar · 6005-7C

#B4CE93

Heartland Frosty

Valspar · 5008-5C

#A4C49B

Gloaming Green

Valspar · 6001-6A

#A7B98B

Greenhouse Tint

Valspar · 6002-5C

#BACB8D

More green colors from other brands

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

Waterfall

Sherwin-Williams · 6750

#C0E3DA

Grass Green

RAL · 6010

#35682D

Coral Springs

Hirshfield's · H0075

#ABD1AF

Mown Grass

Behr · M370-7

#4E8823

Rolling Hills

Behr · S-H-400

#93BC00

Graceful Mint

Vista Paint · 0727

#D9EED5

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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