ColorplanBenjamin Moore Split Pea (2146-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. For trim, try Ice Milk (CSP-1025).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 39.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B1AD55 |
| RGB | 177, 173, 85 |
| HSL | 57°, 37%, 51% |
About Split Pea
Split Pea (2146-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 40, Split Pea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Split Pea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Martini Olive (CSP-890), it's darker and warmer.
How Split Pea changes with the light
Split Pea has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Split Pea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Split Pea will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Split Pea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Split Pea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Split Pea in real homes
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Split Pea equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 14.0
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Split Pea questions
What undertone does Split Pea have?
Split Pea has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Split Pea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Split Pea a light or dark color?
Split Pea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Split Pea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Split Pea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 14.0); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Split Pea?
Try Ice Milk (CSP-1025) on trim and Simply White (OC-117) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Split Pea's undertone.
Where does Split Pea work best?
Split Pea works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 40, Split Pea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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