Candy Green 403 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CDDC7A, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Sorbet from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDDC7A · 403
Candy Green
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Candy Green Technical Profile
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Candy Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candy Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCandy Green
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLime Sorbet
Lime Sorbet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Goody Gumdrop
PPG
Nearly identical
Wasabi
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Fresh
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Lettuce
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lightning Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candy Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Green
#CDDC7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EBD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candy Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Green 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Candy Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candy Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Green have?
Candy Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Candy Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candy Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Green are Lime Sorbet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Goody Gumdrop by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Grape by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candy Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Candy Green?
Candy Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candy Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.