ColorplanBenjamin Moore Citra Lime (2032-60) is a very light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 82.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 82.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5F2CE |
| RGB | 213, 242, 206 |
| HSL | 108°, 58%, 88% |
About Citra Lime
Citra Lime (2032-60) is a very light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 82, Citra Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Citra Lime read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Celery Ice (2030-60), it's cooler.
How Citra Lime changes with the light
Citra Lime is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Citra Lime's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Citra Lime will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Citra Lime will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Citra Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Citra Lime in real homes
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Citra 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 11.3
Also close: Tidewater (ΔE 12.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Tunsgate Green (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.4
Also close: Whitewater Bay (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Citra Lime questions
What undertone does Citra Lime have?
Citra Lime has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Citra Lime read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Citra Lime a light or dark color?
Citra Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Citra Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Citra Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Waterscape SW 6470 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Behr: Breezeway MQ3-21 (closest available, ΔE 11.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Citra Lime?
Citra Lime is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Citra Lime work best?
Citra Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 82, Citra Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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