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Lemongrass

51%LRV Value
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Lemongrass 7732 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C8BD98, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Bag from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lemongrass Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8BD98
RGB200, 189, 152
LRV50.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Lemongrass in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lemongrass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsLemongrass
Nearly identical
BehrTea Bag

Tea Bag

Behr

Nearly identical

Garden Stone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cyprus Grass

PPG

Nearly identical

Inviting Gesture

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rustling Reed

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Castaway Beach

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Withered Moss

Valspar

Nearly identical

Season'S Change

Kilz

Nearly identical

Leaf .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lemongrass

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lemongrass

#C8BD98

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lemongrass

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tea Bag

Complement

Charisma Blue

Lemongrass Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eclipse

Pop

Rookwood Amber

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Whole Wheat

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Barcelona Beige

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Witty Pear

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Warm Nutmeg

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Flirtatious

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Terra Verde

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Lemongrass — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lemongrass have?
Lemongrass by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Lemongrass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemongrass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemongrass are Tea Bag by Behr (a near-identical match), Garden Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cyprus Grass by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemongrass'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 Lemongrass?
Lemongrass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, 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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