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Sweet Daphne
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Daphne Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Daphne? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C1C387. Colors similar to Sweet Daphne include Behr Modish Moss, Vista Paint Misty Valley, Hirshfield's Misty Valley. Sweet Daphne has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Sweet Daphne 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 Sweet Daphne 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 Sweet Daphne
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Daphne
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Daphne
#C1C387
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Daphne
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Daphne 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 Daphne.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Daphne — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Daphne have?
Sweet Daphne by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Sweet Daphne from other brands?
The closest matches are Modish Moss by Behr (#C0C281), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (#BCC287), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (#BDC389). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Daphne?
Sweet Daphne has an LRV of 50.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Daphne's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.