Spring Meadow 486 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8CEAE, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadow Glen from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8CEAE · 486
Spring Meadow
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spring Meadow Technical Profile
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Spring Meadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Meadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpring Meadow
Nearly identical
BehrMeadow Glen
Meadow Glen
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Baize Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Home Body
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Meadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Meadow
#C8CEAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Meadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Meadow 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 Spring Meadow.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Meadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Meadow have?
Spring Meadow 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 Spring Meadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Meadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Meadow are Meadow Glen by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Grove by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Apple Blossom Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring Meadow'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 Spring Meadow?
Spring Meadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.9, 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 Spring Meadow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.