ColorplanBenjamin Moore Frosty Lime (2029-70) is a very light warm white with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 89. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Lemon Ice (OC-114).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 89.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0F5DE |
| RGB | 240, 245, 222 |
| HSL | 73°, 53%, 92% |
About Frosty Lime
Frosty Lime (2029-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 89, Frosty Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Frosty 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 trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. Next to Seahorse (2028-70), it's cooler.
How Frosty Lime changes with the light
Frosty 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
Frosty 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
Frosty Lime will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Frosty Lime will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Frosty Lime will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Frosty Lime in real homes
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Frosty 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 6.8
Also close: Alabaster (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: James White (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Frosty Lime questions
What undertone does Frosty Lime have?
Frosty Lime has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Frosty Lime's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Frosty Lime a light or dark color?
Frosty Lime has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 89.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 89, Frosty Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Frosty Lime in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Frosty Lime?
Try Lemon Ice (OC-114) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Frosty Lime's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Frosty Lime work best?
Frosty Lime works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 89, Frosty Lime reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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