ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chic Lime (396) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. For trim, try Minced Onion (OC-128).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 68.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8DE7B |
| RGB | 216, 222, 123 |
| HSL | 64°, 60%, 68% |
About Chic Lime
Chic Lime (396) is a light, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 68, Chic Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chic Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Grape Green (2027-40), it's lighter and cooler.
How Chic Lime changes with the light
Chic Lime has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Chic Lime's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Chic Lime will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Chic Lime can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Chic Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Chic Lime in real homes
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Chic Lime equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chic Lime questions
What undertone does Chic Lime have?
Chic Lime has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chic Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chic Lime a light or dark color?
Chic Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Chic Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Chic Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 9.1); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 13.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chic Lime?
Try Minced Onion (OC-128) on trim and Simply White (OC-117) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chic Lime's undertone.
Where does Chic Lime work best?
Chic Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 68, Chic Lime has visible color without darkening a room much.
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