Sweet Daphne 529 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1C387, LRV 50 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modish Moss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C387 · 529
Sweet Daphne
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sweet Daphne Technical Profile
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Sweet Daphne in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Daphne 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 Daphne
Nearly identical
BehrModish Moss
Modish Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Misty Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burnished Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabbage Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Essence of Spring
PPG
Nearly identical
Early Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Herb Cornucopia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Dancing Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Daphne in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Daphne from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Daphne are Modish Moss by Behr (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Misty Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Daphne'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 Daphne?
Sweet Daphne has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.