Sweet Caroline 478 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6DCBA, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Willow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6DCBA · 478
Sweet Caroline
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Caroline Technical Profile
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Sweet Caroline in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Caroline in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSweet Caroline
Nearly identical
ValsparPrairie Willow
Prairie Willow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Windmill
Behr
Nearly identical
Pistachio Ice Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seawind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Celery Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pine Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Caroline
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Caroline
#D6DCBA
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 Sweet Caroline
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Caroline 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 Sweet Caroline.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Caroline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Caroline have?
Sweet Caroline 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 Sweet Caroline in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Caroline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Caroline are Prairie Willow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Clean Air by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), True Bliss by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Caroline'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 Sweet Caroline?
Sweet Caroline has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.2, 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 Sweet Caroline's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.