Ref. #BDC68E · 537
Shades of Spring
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Shades of Spring Technical Profile
What color is Shades of Spring? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #BDC68E. Colors similar to Shades of Spring include Hirshfield's Misty Valley, Vista Paint Misty Valley, PPG Jitterbug. Shades of Spring has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Shades of Spring sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Shades of Spring reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Shades of Spring
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Shades of Spring from other brands?
The closest matches are Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (#BDC389), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (#BCC287), Jitterbug by PPG (#BAC08A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Shades of Spring?
Shades of Spring has an LRV of 51.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.