Shades of Spring 537 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BDC68E, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essence of Spring from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDC68E · 537
Shades of Spring
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shades of Spring Technical Profile
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Shades of Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shades of Spring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreShades of Spring
Nearly identical
PPGEssence of Spring
Essence of Spring
PPG
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Everglade Glen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Early Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Succulent Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Morning Tea
Behr
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shades of Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shades of Spring
#BDC68E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shades of Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shades of Spring 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 Shades of Spring.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shades of Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shades of Spring have?
Shades of Spring 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 Shades of Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shades of Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shades of Spring are Essence of Spring by PPG (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cabbage Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shades of Spring'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 Shades of Spring?
Shades of Spring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shades of Spring's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.