Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio R235D
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| Official page: | Whipped Pistachio R235D |
| Code: | R235D |
| Name: | Whipped Pistachio |
| Brand: | Valspar UK |
What color is Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio?
Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio R235D is a light, softened green with a noticeable yellow cast that keeps it from reading icy or blue. Its mid-light depth gives walls gentle color presence without making a room feel enclosed. In daylight, Whipped Pistachio can appear fresh and leafy, while warmer artificial light may draw out its mellow, slightly olive side. It suits kitchens, garden-facing rooms, and children’s spaces, particularly on broad walls or painted cabinetry. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, woven natural fibres, and muted clay or terracotta accents for a grounded scheme.
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What are Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio undertones?
Whipped Pistachio is a mid-light, soft light yellow-green. The HEX sample leans yellow-green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
161, 208, 141
Is Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio cool or warm?
With a hue of 102°, this Green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
R235D Whipped Pistachio HSL code: 102, 42%, 68%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Whipped Pistachio
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Valspar UK Whipped Pistachio:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Whipped Pistachio with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 282, such as Valspar UK Plush Luxury and Really Romantic.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #a1d08d |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 208, 141 |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 81.57%, 55.29% |
| HSV | Hue: 102° Saturation: 32.21% Value: 81.57% |
| HSL | hsl(102, 41.61, 68.43) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.6 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 32.21 Key: 18.43 |
| YIQ | Y: 186.309 I: -6.477 Q: -30.793 |
| XYZ | X: 42.06 Y: 54.611 Z: 33.517 |
| CIE Lab | L:78.817 a:-27.673 b:28.436 |
| CIE Luv | L:78.817 u:-23.477 v:43.747 |
| Decimal | 10604685 |
| Hunter Lab | 73.899, -27.73, 24.839 |
Color equivalents
S 1040-G30Y
NCS

550
Paradise Hills Green
Benjamin Moore
8002-30D
Whipped Pistachio
Valspar US
Leap Frog
Dulux
X117R236D
Greener Pasture
Valspar UK
X116R224D
Spumoni
Valspar UK
551
Exotic Bloom
Benjamin Moore
425
Lime Twist
Benjamin Moore
S 1040-G20Y
NCS

SW 6929
Witty Green
Sherwin Williams
Green Parrot 2
Dulux
R237D
Gobstopper
Valspar UK
S 0550-G20Y
NCS
P390-4
Young Green
Behr
SW 6731
Picnic
Sherwin Williams
S 0540-G30Y
NCS
557
Leprechaun Green
Benjamin Moore
S 1030-G30Y
NCS



