Guilford Green HC-116 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CCCEAF, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Home Body from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCCEAF · HC-116
Guilford Green
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Guilford Green Technical Profile
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Guilford Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Guilford 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 MooreGuilford Green
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHome Body
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Meadow Glen
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Home Body
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Guilford Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guilford Green
#CCCEAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guilford Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Guilford 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 Guilford 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.
Guilford Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guilford Green have?
Guilford 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 Guilford Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Guilford Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guilford Green are Home Body by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pickling Spice by PPG (a near-identical match), Meadow Glen by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Guilford 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 Guilford Green?
Guilford Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, 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 Guilford Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.