Benjamin Moore

Sweet Caroline

478

Sweet Caroline is a light green with yellow undertones that push it toward a warmer, fresh appearance. With an LRV of 66.15, it reflects light well and remains readable across different lighting conditions. It suits kitchens, bathrooms, and casual living spaces.

The color pairs naturally with Simply White and Swiss Coffee for a clean backdrop. For contrast, Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal provide darker definition.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

478

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Sweet Caroline in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sweet Caroline under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sweet Caroline under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

71°

Yellow Family

Lightness

79%

Light

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

66.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#D5DBB9

RGB Decimal

213, 219, 185

RGB Percent

83.5%, 85.9%, 72.5%

HSL

70.6, 32.1%, 79.2%

HSV

70.6, 15.5%, 85.9%

CMYK

2.7%, 0.0%, 15.5%, 14.1%

YIQ

213.3, 7.4, -11.9

XYZ

61.53, 68.31, 55.84

CIE Lab

86.16, -7.82, 16.05

CIE Luv

86.16, -1.72, 24.69

Hunter Lab

82.65, -7.57, 14.42

Decimal

14015417

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sweet Caroline Shades of Spring Green Curry Overt Green

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sweet Caroline Calcium Sunbeam Snowfall White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sweet Caroline French Lilac Purpleheart Air Castle

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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