ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Pea (2031-30) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Iced Mint (2030-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 41.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #78BF38 |
| RGB | 120, 191, 56 |
| HSL | 92°, 55%, 48% |
About Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea (2031-30) is a mid-tone, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Sweet Pea has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet 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 bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Apple Lime Cocktail (420), it's lighter and warmer.
How Sweet Pea changes with the light
Sweet 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
Sweet Pea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet 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 Sweet Pea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Pea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Pea in real homes
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Sweet 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 21.3
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 21.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 15.9
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 16.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.9
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 18.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Pea questions
What undertone does Sweet Pea have?
Sweet Pea has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Pea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Pea a light or dark color?
Sweet Pea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Sweet Pea has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Pea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 21.3); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 15.9); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 18.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Pea?
Try Iced Mint (2030-70) on trim and Cotton Balls (OC-122) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Pea's undertone.
Where does Sweet Pea work best?
Sweet Pea works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Sweet Pea has visible color without darkening a room much.
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