Cucumber 428 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDE9D0, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #DDE9D0 · 428
Cucumber
75%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cucumber Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDE9D0
RGB221, 233, 208
Estimated LRV75.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Minty Frosting
Behr
#DBE8CF
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Great Joy
PPG
#D8E6CB
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Maison Verte
Vista Paint
#E3EED6
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Misty Hillside
Dunn-Edwards
#DCE5CC
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Lacewing
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E3CA
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Nurseried Green
Dutch Boy
#D7E3CA
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Mint Mist
Valspar
#E4EFD6
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Forest Light
Kilz
#E1E9D1
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Maison Verte
Hirshfield's
#E5F0D9
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Leaf .06
Colorhouse
#CDD9C2
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Grey White
RAL
#E7EBDA
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Colors That Work With Cucumber
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cucumber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cucumber are Minty Frosting by Behr (a close digital match), Great Joy by PPG (a close digital match), Maison Verte by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Cucumber's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.