ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Daphne (529) is a mid-tone green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try Paper Mache (AF-25).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 51.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C0C286 |
| RGB | 192, 194, 134 |
| HSL | 62°, 33%, 64% |
About Sweet Daphne
Sweet Daphne (529) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 52, Sweet Daphne has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Daphne'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 Dill Pickle (2147-40), it's cooler.
How Sweet Daphne changes with the light
Sweet Daphne 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
Sweet Daphne's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Daphne 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 Sweet Daphne can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Daphne will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Daphne in real homes
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Sweet Daphne 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 10.5
Also close: Softened Green (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Daphne questions
What undertone does Sweet Daphne have?
Sweet Daphne has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Daphne's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Daphne a light or dark color?
Sweet Daphne has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Sweet Daphne has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Daphne in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Daphne?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Daphne's undertone.
Where does Sweet Daphne work best?
Sweet Daphne works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 52, Sweet Daphne has visible color without darkening a room much.
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