Valspar

Snipped Chive

8002-30E

Snipped Chive is a medium garden green softened by a muted yellow base. It feels alive but not neon. A back entry, potting area, or painted island can carry the lift.

On full walls, it needs simple surroundings so it does not overwhelm the room. Warm daylight reveals the leafy side. Pair with butcher block or warm white trim. Cool black accents keep the green from feeling too sweet.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8002-30E

Snipped Chive in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Snipped Chive under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Snipped Chive under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

96°

Green Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

37.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#88ae6e
RGB Decimal
136, 174, 110
RGB Percent
53.3%, 68.2%, 43.1%
HSL
95.6, 28.3%, 55.7%
HSV
95.6, 36.8%, 68.2%
CMYK
21.8%, 0.0%, 36.8%, 31.8%
YIQ
155.3, -2.0, -28.0
XYZ
28.10, 36.63, 20.34
CIE Lab
67.00, -24.66, 28.77
CIE Luv
67.00, -19.00, 41.74
Hunter Lab
60.52, -20.42, 20.76
Decimal
8957550

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes