Sweet Caroline 478 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6DCBA, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #D6DCBA · 478
Sweet Caroline
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Caroline Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6DCBA
RGB214, 220, 186
Estimated LRV66.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#D4DCBC
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#D8DDB6
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#D6DEB7
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PPG
#D7E1BE
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#DBDDBD
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Dutch Boy
#DBDDBD
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Clean Air
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#D8DDB4
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Colors That Work With Sweet Caroline
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Caroline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Caroline are Prairie Willow by Valspar (a close digital match), Clean Air by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), True Bliss by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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