Split Pea
What Split Pea Actually Looks Like
Split Pea is a murky, medium-value yellow-green that reads like a dried herb or an aged olive. It sits firmly between yellow and green without leaning hard toward either. The muted, almost dusty quality keeps it from feeling sharp or acidic, and the relatively low brightness gives it a grounded, natural feel rather than a punchy one.
Split Pea Undertones
The color carries both yellow and green in roughly equal measure, with a slightly earthy, grey-tinged cast that dulls any potential brightness. That grey component is what separates it from a pure chartreuse. In warm incandescent light the yellow tends to push forward, making the color feel warmer and more golden. In cooler north-facing or overcast light the green and grey components dominate, and the color can read flatter and more muted, closer to a faded army green.
Where Split Pea Works Best
Split Pea suits spaces where you want an organic, botanical feel without committing to a full deep green. It works well in kitchens, dining rooms, and casual living spaces where earthy, nature-inspired palettes feel at home. Because its LRV sits in the mid-range it holds up in rooms with reasonable natural light, but it will feel heavier in very dim rooms. Exteriors are a genuine option too, where it reads as a classic earthy olive against natural materials like brick, stone, or weathered wood.
Where to put Split Pea
On kitchen walls Split Pea brings an herb-garden energy that works especially well alongside wood cabinetry, butcher block, or unlacquered brass hardware. Keep the ceiling a warm white so the room does not feel cave-like.
The mid-tone depth creates an intimate, earthy atmosphere at the dinner table. Candlelight will warm the yellow in the color and make the space feel cozy without being oppressive.
Split Pea is a strong exterior candidate on Craftsman, cottage, or farmhouse-style homes. It reads as a classic olive against natural stone foundations and wood trim, and it ages gracefully in bright sunlight.
The earthy, organic tone is calm enough to focus in without being so neutral it disappears. Pair it with dark wood furniture and a warm white ceiling for a grounded, purposeful workspace.
What to Pair With Split Pea
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Split Pea 2146-30. Generally speaking, it pairs well with warm off-whites, deep chocolatey browns, and soft terracotta tones. Crisp cool whites can fight with its earthy warmth, so lean toward creamier options on trim.
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Colors that clash with Split Pea
Blue-grey tones pull against the warm yellow in Split Pea and create a visual tension that feels unresolved rather than intentional.
A stark, cool white on trim can make Split Pea look slightly dingy by contrast, emphasizing the grey-green cast.
Grey-toned tile or cool slate flooring competes with the warm undertones in Split Pea and can make the overall palette feel disconnected.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 38.7, which places it in the mid-range. It is not a light color and will read noticeably darker in rooms that lack generous natural light.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior Benjamin Moore formulas, which makes it a practical choice whether you are painting a room or a facade.
An eggshell or matte finish tends to bring out the earthy, organic quality of the color. A satin finish works in kitchens or bathrooms where washability matters, though slightly more sheen can brighten the yellow and make it feel less muted.
That depends heavily on your light source. In warm incandescent or south-facing light the yellow comes forward. In north-facing or overcast light the green and grey tones dominate. Always sample it on the actual wall in your room's specific light before committing.