Cucumber 428 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDE9D0, LRV 75 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minty Frosting from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDE9D0 · 428
Cucumber
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cucumber Technical Profile
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Cucumber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cucumber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCucumber
Nearly identical
BehrMinty Frosting
Minty Frosting
Behr
Nearly identical
Great Joy
PPG
Nearly identical
Maison Verte
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nurseried Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mint Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maison Verte
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cucumber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cucumber
#DDE9D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cucumber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cucumber 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 Cucumber.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cucumber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cucumber have?
Cucumber by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cucumber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cucumber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cucumber are Minty Frosting by Behr (a near-identical match), Great Joy by PPG (a near-identical match), Maison Verte by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cucumber'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 Cucumber?
Cucumber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
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 Cucumber's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.