Lily Pad 480 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BAC3A3, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Koala Bear from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAC3A3 · 480
Lily Pad
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lily Pad Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Lily Pad in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lily Pad in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLily Pad
Nearly identical
BehrKoala Bear
Koala Bear
Behr
Nearly identical
Quaking Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wispy Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Monsoon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wispy Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Valleyview
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Lily Pad — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lily Pad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lily Pad
#BAC3A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lily Pad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lily Pad 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 Lily Pad.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lily Pad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lily Pad have?
Lily Pad 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 Lily Pad in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lily Pad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lily Pad are Koala Bear by Behr (a near-identical match), Quaking Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Sage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lily Pad'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 Lily Pad?
Lily Pad has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.1, 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.
Explore More with Lily Pad
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 Lily Pad's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.