ColorplanBenjamin Moore Granny Smith (CSP-860) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. For trim, try Blossom Tint (933).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 60.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D1D256 |
| RGB | 209, 210, 86 |
| HSL | 60°, 58%, 58% |
About Granny Smith
Granny Smith (CSP-860) is a light, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 60, Granny Smith has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Granny Smith'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 Flower Power (398), it's cooler and more muted.
How Granny Smith changes with the light
Granny Smith 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
Granny Smith's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Granny Smith 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 Granny Smith can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Granny Smith will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Granny Smith in real homes
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Granny Smith 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 11.5
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 13.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Citron (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.3
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Granny Smith questions
What undertone does Granny Smith have?
Granny Smith has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Granny Smith's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Granny Smith a light or dark color?
Granny Smith has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Granny Smith has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Granny Smith in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (closest available, ΔE 11.1); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 13.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Granny Smith?
Try Blossom Tint (933) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Granny Smith's undertone.
Where does Granny Smith work best?
Granny Smith works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 60, Granny Smith has visible color without darkening a room much.
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