ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Caroline (478) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Green Ground (No.206). For trim, try White Heron (OC-57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 68.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5DBB9 |
| RGB | 213, 219, 185 |
| HSL | 71°, 32%, 79% |
About Sweet Caroline
Sweet Caroline (478) is a light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 68, Sweet Caroline has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Caroline'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. It's very close to Soothing Green (535); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sweet Caroline changes with the light
Sweet Caroline has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Sweet Caroline's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Caroline will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Sweet Caroline close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Caroline will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sweet Caroline in real homes
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Sweet Caroline 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 8.5
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Swiss Cream (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Caroline questions
What undertone does Sweet Caroline have?
Sweet Caroline has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Caroline's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Caroline a light or dark color?
Sweet Caroline has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Sweet Caroline has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Caroline in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Caroline?
Try White Heron (OC-57) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Caroline's undertone.
Where does Sweet Caroline work best?
Sweet Caroline works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 68, Sweet Caroline has visible color without darkening a room much.
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