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Benjamin Moore Sweet Caroline 478

Sweet Caroline

Benjamin Moore

478

About Sweet Caroline by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Caroline 478 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 68% and hue near 71° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 68.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d5dbb9

RGB: 213, 219, 185

Hue71°

Saturation32%

Lightness79%

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These are close matches to Sweet Caroline from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sweet Caroline looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sweet Caroline 478 a warm or cool color?
Sweet Caroline by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sweet Caroline?
Sweet Caroline sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 71°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Caroline?
Brightness is about 68%. Saturation is around 32%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 79%. Hue is close to 71°. The hex value is #d5dbb9. The RGB value is 213, 219, 185.
Is Sweet Caroline better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet Caroline has brightness around 68%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sweet Caroline?
You can match Sweet Caroline with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sweet Caroline work best in a home?
Sweet Caroline works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sweet Caroline compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet Caroline is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sweet Caroline in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sweet Caroline in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sweet Caroline. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sweet Caroline. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.