Hog Plum CB1 is a yellow paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E0E39A, LRV 73 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0E39A · CB1
Hog Plum
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hog Plum Technical Profile
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Hog Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hog Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallHog Plum
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Leaf
Spring Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Charm
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hibiscus
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sassy Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lime Mousse
Valspar
Very similar
Wedge of Lime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vacation Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hog Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hog Plum
#E0E39A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hog Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hog Plum 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Hog Plum.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hog Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hog Plum have?
Hog Plum by Farrow & Ball 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 Hog Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hog Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hog Plum are Spring Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match), Genteel Grape by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Green Charm by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hog Plum'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 Hog Plum?
Hog Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Hog Plum's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.