Granny CSP-860 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D2D357, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Limelight from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2D357 · CSP-860
Granny
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Granny Technical Profile
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Granny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Granny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGranny
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLimelight
Limelight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tangy Dill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Freshen Up Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Midori
Behr
Very similar
Hoppy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Liming
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Granny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granny
#D2D357
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granny 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 Granny.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Granny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granny have?
Granny 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 Granny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Granny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granny are Limelight by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tangy Dill by Valspar (a near-identical match), Freshen Up Lime by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Granny'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 Granny?
Granny has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Granny's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.