ColorplanBenjamin Moore Candy Green (403) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. For trim, try Minced Onion (OC-128).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 64.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CCDB79 |
| RGB | 204, 219, 121 |
| HSL | 69°, 58%, 67% |
About Candy Green
Candy Green (403) is a light, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 65, Candy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Candy Green'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, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Pear Green (2028-40), it's lighter.
How Candy Green changes with the light
Candy Green 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
Candy Green's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Candy Green 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 Candy Green can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Candy Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Candy Green in real homes
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Candy Green 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 11.0
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 13.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Dayroom Yellow (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 15.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Candy Green questions
What undertone does Candy Green have?
Candy Green has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Candy Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Candy Green a light or dark color?
Candy Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Candy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Candy Green in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (closest available, ΔE 10.7); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 13.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Candy Green?
Try Minced Onion (OC-128) on trim and Simply White (OC-117) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Candy Green's undertone.
Where does Candy Green work best?
Candy Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 65, Candy Green has visible color without darkening a room much.
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