Ref. #C4B30B · P320-7
Sweet And Sour
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet And Sour Technical Profile
What color is Sweet And Sour? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C4B30B. Colors similar to Sweet And Sour include Benjamin Moore Chartreuse, Benjamin Moore Eve Green, Vista Paint Miss Marigold. Sweet And Sour has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Sweet And Sour depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Sweet And Sour reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Sweet And Sour
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet And Sour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet And Sour
#C4B30B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DC53D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet And Sour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet And Sour Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sweet And Sour.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet And Sour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet And Sour have?
Sweet And Sour by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sweet And Sour from other brands?
The closest matches are Chartreuse by Benjamin Moore (#C2B501), Eve Green by Benjamin Moore (#CDBC0F), Miss Marigold by Vista Paint (#CDBC09). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet And Sour?
Sweet And Sour has an LRV of 41.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet And Sour's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.